Construction 2026-11-06

Government Orders Acceleration of Bali Tram and Gambir Station Revitalization

The President directed faster execution of the Ngurah Rai–Canggu tram, budgeted above Rp2 trillion, alongside the two-stage renewal of Gambir Station.

President Prabowo Subianto has directed the acceleration of tram construction in Bali and the revitalization of Gambir Station in Jakarta, according to a presentation by the president director of state railway operator KAI following a meeting with the President on 5 November 2026, as reported by detikNews. The presentation covers the Ngurah Rai–Canggu tram plan in two phases and a Gambir Station renewal integrated with the Monas area.

The Bali tram project is planned in two phases, connecting Ngurah Rai Airport, Kuta, Legian, Seminyak, and Canggu, with a budget exceeding Rp2 trillion. Construction is targeted to begin in 2027, with completion expected within approximately two years.

The Gambir Station revitalization is planned in two stages over a period of approximately two years, aimed at improving intermodal connectivity with the Jakarta MRT system. Both projects form part of the government's public transportation development agenda.