Jakarta Monorail
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The Jakarta Monorail was a planned monorail
system in Jakarta
, Indonesia
. While construction of pylons started in 2004, financial problems and legal disputes soon stalled the project, and in March 2008 developers PT Jakarta Monorail officially abandoned the project.
In September 2011, the Jakarta administration has finally called off the monorail project with a maximum Rp.204 billion ($23.3 million) compensation to PT Jakarta Monorail. The existing columns may be reused for elevated Bus Rapid Transit
with columns reinforced from the existing 120x160cm to 160x200cm.
Two lines were planned: the Green line is a loop line serving Semanggi-Casablanca-Kuningan-Sudirman
-Karet-Semanggi and the Blue line serving Kampung Melayu-Casablanca-Karet-Tanah Abang
-Roxy-Mall Taman Anggrek
.
The project was initially awarded in 2003 to Malaysian company MTrans, the technology owner and builders of the KL Monorail, construction started in June 2004 but was halted after only a few weeks after the funds for the project stopped. MTrans' memorandum of understanding
(MoU) was then cancelled after MTrans didn't respond adequately, and the MoU did not move towards a formal agreement.
The project was subsequently awarded to the Singaporean-led Omnico consortium, which proposed to use the Hitachi Monorail
system (the base used for the KL Monorail) and then later on switched to the maglev
technology by South Korean company ROTEM
.
In July 2005, the project changed hands again with a new MoU granted to a consortium of Indonesian companies PT Bukaka Teknik Utama, PT INKA and Siemens
Indonesia. (Vice president Jusuf Kalla
, who assumed office in October 2004, owns a large stake in Bukaka.) Omnico contested this move, but construction continued nonetheless, under the assumption that the basic foundation piles and pillars can be used by whichever consortium and technology wins in the end. By 2006, a change in shareholder structure resulted to PT Indonesia Transit Central (ITC) controlling 98 percent of the shares in the company, leaving partner Omnico with only 2 percent, reduced from its initial 45 percent.
In March 2008, developers PT Jakarta Monorail officially abandoned the project. Then, in April, numerous pylons to support the future track were illegally demolished, probably by metal thieves
. The city administration continues to look for a new partner, but no firm decision has been made.
If completed, the monorail would have included two lines. One 14.3 km loop line known as the Green line would have served the business districts of the city. The second line known as the Blue line would have been 13.5 km and would have run from Kampung Melayu to Mall Taman Anggrek
. The whole system would have had the total of 27.8 km. It would have had two interchange stations at Casablanca and Karet to allow passengers to switch between these two lines, and the Sudirman Dukuh Atas station would also have allowed passengers to switch to the Jakarta Busway
and the Jakarta railway
network.
The Green line will has 16 bus stop, 12 of them will intersect/connect with TransJakarta
and railway stations.
Monorail
A monorail is a rail-based transportation system based on a single rail, which acts as its sole support and its guideway. The term is also used variously to describe the beam of the system, or the vehicles traveling on such a beam or track...
system in Jakarta
Jakarta
Jakarta is the capital and largest city of Indonesia. Officially known as the Special Capital Territory of Jakarta, it is located on the northwest coast of Java, has an area of , and a population of 9,580,000. Jakarta is the country's economic, cultural and political centre...
, Indonesia
Indonesia
Indonesia , officially the Republic of Indonesia , is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania. Indonesia is an archipelago comprising approximately 13,000 islands. It has 33 provinces with over 238 million people, and is the world's fourth most populous country. Indonesia is a republic, with an...
. While construction of pylons started in 2004, financial problems and legal disputes soon stalled the project, and in March 2008 developers PT Jakarta Monorail officially abandoned the project.
In September 2011, the Jakarta administration has finally called off the monorail project with a maximum Rp.204 billion ($23.3 million) compensation to PT Jakarta Monorail. The existing columns may be reused for elevated Bus Rapid Transit
Bus rapid transit
Bus rapid transit is a term applied to a variety of public transportation systems using buses to provide faster, more efficient service than an ordinary bus line. Often this is achieved by making improvements to existing infrastructure, vehicles and scheduling...
with columns reinforced from the existing 120x160cm to 160x200cm.
Two lines were planned: the Green line is a loop line serving Semanggi-Casablanca-Kuningan-Sudirman
Sudirman
General Sudirman was the first military commander of Indonesian forces during the country's fight for independence from the Dutch in the 1940s.-Life:...
-Karet-Semanggi and the Blue line serving Kampung Melayu-Casablanca-Karet-Tanah Abang
Tanah Abang
Tanah Abang is a subdistrict of Central Jakarta, Indonesia. The subdistrict hosts the biggest textile market in Southeast Asia, Tanah Abang Market...
-Roxy-Mall Taman Anggrek
Mall Taman Anggrek
Mall Taman Anggrek, translated to "Orchid Garden Mall" in English , is The Largest Shopping Mall in Indonesia. Yet, in terms of gross building area Taman Anggrek remains bigger than Grand Indonesia and one of the largest upscale shopping malls and condominium complexes in Southeast Asia. It is...
.
History
The project suffered from many financial problems and frequent technology partner changes tarnished its reputation.The project was initially awarded in 2003 to Malaysian company MTrans, the technology owner and builders of the KL Monorail, construction started in June 2004 but was halted after only a few weeks after the funds for the project stopped. MTrans' memorandum of understanding
Memorandum of understanding
A memorandum of understanding is a document describing a bilateral or multilateral agreement between parties. It expresses a convergence of will between the parties, indicating an intended common line of action. It is often used in cases where parties either do not imply a legal commitment or in...
(MoU) was then cancelled after MTrans didn't respond adequately, and the MoU did not move towards a formal agreement.
The project was subsequently awarded to the Singaporean-led Omnico consortium, which proposed to use the Hitachi Monorail
Hitachi Monorail
The Hitachi Monorail System refers to the family of monorails offered by Hitachi, Ltd.-List of notable Hitachi monorails:Hitachi's designs are ALWEG-based, and are available in three configurations:-Large:*Kitakyushu monorail, opened 1984...
system (the base used for the KL Monorail) and then later on switched to the maglev
Maglev train
Maglev , is a system of transportation that uses magnetic levitation to suspend, guide and propel vehicles from magnets rather than using mechanical methods, such as friction-reliant wheels, axles and bearings...
technology by South Korean company ROTEM
Rotem
Hyundai Rotem is a South Korean company manufacturing rolling stock, defense products and plant equipment. It is part of the Hyundai Motor Group...
.
In July 2005, the project changed hands again with a new MoU granted to a consortium of Indonesian companies PT Bukaka Teknik Utama, PT INKA and Siemens
Siemens AG
Siemens AG is a German multinational conglomerate company headquartered in Munich, Germany. It is the largest Europe-based electronics and electrical engineering company....
Indonesia. (Vice president Jusuf Kalla
Jusuf Kalla
is an Indonesian politician who was the 10th Vice President of Indonesia from 2004 to 2009 and Chairman of the Golkar Party during the same period. He was an unsuccessful candidate for the 2009 presidential election.-Early life:...
, who assumed office in October 2004, owns a large stake in Bukaka.) Omnico contested this move, but construction continued nonetheless, under the assumption that the basic foundation piles and pillars can be used by whichever consortium and technology wins in the end. By 2006, a change in shareholder structure resulted to PT Indonesia Transit Central (ITC) controlling 98 percent of the shares in the company, leaving partner Omnico with only 2 percent, reduced from its initial 45 percent.
In March 2008, developers PT Jakarta Monorail officially abandoned the project. Then, in April, numerous pylons to support the future track were illegally demolished, probably by metal thieves
Metal theft
Metal theft is the theft of metal items on a very large scale. These thefts usually increase when worldwide prices for scrap metal rise. In recent years, prices for metals have risen dramatically due to rapid industrialization in India and China...
. The city administration continues to look for a new partner, but no firm decision has been made.
The Project
Mall Taman Anggrek
Mall Taman Anggrek, translated to "Orchid Garden Mall" in English , is The Largest Shopping Mall in Indonesia. Yet, in terms of gross building area Taman Anggrek remains bigger than Grand Indonesia and one of the largest upscale shopping malls and condominium complexes in Southeast Asia. It is...
. The whole system would have had the total of 27.8 km. It would have had two interchange stations at Casablanca and Karet to allow passengers to switch between these two lines, and the Sudirman Dukuh Atas station would also have allowed passengers to switch to the Jakarta Busway
TransJakarta
TransJakarta is a bus rapid transit system in Jakarta, Indonesia. It was the first BRT system in Southern and Southeast Asia. TransJakarta started on January 15, 2004. As of March 2011, there were 10 corridors in operation, with five more to be built...
and the Jakarta railway
KRL Jabotabek
KRL Commuter Jabodetabek or simply KRL Jabodetabek is a mass rapid transit system in Jabodetabek, Indonesia. It is an acronym for Kereta Rel Listrik Jakarta Bogor Depok Tangerang Bekasi which can be loosely translated into Jabodetabek electrified rail. KRL Jabodetabek serves commuters in Jakarta,...
network.
The Green line will has 16 bus stop, 12 of them will intersect/connect with TransJakarta
TransJakarta
TransJakarta is a bus rapid transit system in Jakarta, Indonesia. It was the first BRT system in Southern and Southeast Asia. TransJakarta started on January 15, 2004. As of March 2011, there were 10 corridors in operation, with five more to be built...
and railway stations.