Beijing, Nov. 12 -- State railway operator PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) is exploring the use of battery-powered locomotives as part of its fleet modernization efforts and commitment to reducing emissions, the company's Director, Bobby Rasyidin stated.

"We're in discussions with an industry partner in China about how they can support our fleet renewal. Most of our locomotives still run on diesel engines, and we're looking to transition to electrification or battery-powered trains," Rasyidin said in Beijing on Wednesday.

He is accompanying Minister of Transportation Dudy Purwagandhi, Director General of Railways Allan Tandiono, and other officials on a working visit to Beijing, Qingdao, and several other cities in China to meet with the ...