PT. PINDAD reveal its new firefighter tank
27 November 2019
- In collaboration with Russia, the tank is a modified version of MT-Lbu-GPM-10.
- With 8000cc of diesel engine, the tank can store up to 3200 litre of water and its water gun has 50-60 meter range.
- Up to 13 persons can fit inside, including 3 crew and 10 passengers.
- It has water sprinkle around the body to wet itself and also equipped with cooling system.
- Currently still a prototype and is waiting evaluation from BNPB - Indonesia's National Agency for Disaster Countermeasure. If approved, the vehicle will be tested in Riau's hot spot next year.
https://finance.detik.com/industri/...sia-pindad-bikin-tank-baja-khusus-pemadam-api
https://regional.kompas.com/read/20...d-kembangkan-tank-pemadam-kebakaran?page=all#
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PT. INKA-made Trains Ready to Drive in Bangladesh Station
In the next eleven days, ships carrying Indonesian-made railroad cars will dock to Chitagong Port, Bangladesh. There are 22 train cars made by PT Industri Kereta Api (INKA) (Persero) which were sent to Bangladesh. This means, until the end of October 2019, PT INKA has sent 116 trains from a total of 250 trains ordered by Bangladesh.
“The 116 exported trains are a combination of 50 BG (broad gauge) trains and 66 MG (meter gauge) trains ,” said PT INKA (Persero) Director Budi Noviantoro, Saturday (10/26).
A total of 22 MG-type trains will depart on Sunday (27/10) from the Jamrud Pier, Tanjung Perak Surabaya, and it takes around 11 days to arrive at Chitagong Port, Bangladesh. According to Managing Director of PT INKA (Persero) Budi Noviantoro, the 22 trains are expected to arrive on November 7, 2019. After arriving, the train will be operated by Bangladesh Railways.
The difference between BG and MG type trains lies in the width of the track (rail) used. BG type trains are used on the tracks with a width of 1,676 millimeters. While the MG type train is used on the tracks with a width of 1,000 millimeters.
The export to Bangladesh is a series of efforts by PT INKA (Persero) to increase its export market abroad. Previously, INKA had also fulfilled other overseas train orders, such as Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines and Australia.
“Hopefully by the end of this year we can have a contract for the export of trains to Sri Lanka,” Budi concluded.
https://www.gem-indonesia.net/pt-inka-made-trains-ready-to-drive-in-bangladesh-station
Meanwhile in the Philippines...
PNR takes delivery of new rail cars from Indonesia
December 11, 2019 | 11:06 pm
THE government took delivery Wednesday from Indonesia six new rail cars for the Philippine National Railways (PNR).
In a statement, the Department of Transportation (DoTr) said: “The first six DMU (Diesel Multiple Unit) rail cars will form two train sets for deployment on PNR’s FTI-Tutuban and FTI-Malabon routes starting Dec. 16.”
The two train sets will add 18 to 20 trips per day to those routes, according to the DoTr.
The department said the six new coaches are part of the 37 rail cars and three locomotives acquired by PNR from Indonesian firm PT Inka.
“Kapag dumating na ang lahat ng mga bagon, inaasahang aabot sa 140,000 pasahero na ang maseserbisyuhan ng PNR at mas dadami pa ang biyahe dahil magiging 20 minutes na ang headway tuwing peak hours (when all the rail cars arrive, we hope the PNR can service 140,000 passengers and offer more trips, bringing headway down to 20 minutes during peak hours),“ the transportation department said.
“Bukod pa rito, may paparating din na mga air-conditioning units (ACUs) na i-install naman sa mga existing railcar ng PNR (We are also expecting ACUs for installation on existing rail cars),” it added.
The arrival ceremony for the new coaches held in Manila Wednesday was led by Indonesian Ambassador Sinyo Harry Sarundajang, Transportation Secretary Arthur P. Tugade, and PNR General Manager Junn B. Magno.
The DoTr also announced last week a PNR line extension to further into Laguna province by adding five more stations after Calamba City.
The new stations are Pansol, Masili, Los Baños, College in Los Baños, and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI). A new set of trains from Japan was also added.
The Japanese trains feature reclining and rotating seats, stowable tables, leg rests, and toilets, with capacity of 81 people.
“This is just the beginning,” Mr. Tugade said in a statement, adding that more rail lines will be added in other parts of the country.
Mr. Magno said: “With the holiday season in full swing, we might increase trip frequency the moment ridership improves,” Mr. Magno said. — Arjay L. Balinbin
https://www.bworldonline.com/pnr-takes-delivery-of-new-rail-cars-from-indonesia/
https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/12/11/19/dotr-pnr-unveil-new-trains-from-indonesia
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