MRT Jakarta's Sustainable Transport Initiative: A Digital Twin Case Study

PT MRT Jakarta was tasked with the construction, operations, and maintenance of Jakarta's first mass rapid transit system, aimed at reducing traffic congestion and carbon emissions in the densely populated city. The project, which was initiated by the provincial government, was set to add 5.7 kilometers of track and seven underground stations to the existing public transport infrastructure. However, the project faced significant technical difficulties due to its location in a congested urban environment, a national heritage site, and a canal. The challenges were further compounded by multiple contract packages, a large number of deliverables, and the need for coordination during the COVID-19 pandemic. The initial phase of the project was postponed due to the pandemic, and PT MRT Jakarta was asked to accelerate the schedule, ensuring no delays caused by data inaccuracies, inconsistencies in design reviews, or miscommunication. Previous attempts at manually coordinating contractors and implementing various document management systems proved time-consuming and inefficient, resulting in information silos.

PT MRT Jakarta is a public transportation company responsible for the construction, operations, and maintenance of Jakarta's mass rapid transit system. The company is also responsible for business development and transit-oriented development around the stations. The sustainable urban transit system they are developing aims to connect all corners of the greater metropolitan area, creating new opportunities for economic growth. The company's goal is to develop a safe, reliable, and comfortable public transportation network to increase mobility, improve the city’s air quality, and provide a solution to the capital’s serious traffic congestion problem. The project is expected to transform people’s life habits as they gradually switch from the use of private vehicles to public transportation.