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  Monday, 31 August 2026   Getting around a big city can be challenging, especially when more people rely on cars and motorcycles every day. Traffic jams, air pollution, and long travel times can quickly become part of daily life. In Surabaya, Indonesia, the government is working on a major solution: expanding the regional railway network with support from Germany.   The project is part of Indonesia and Germany’s cooperation in developing greener infrastructure. Germany, through its state-owned development bank KfW, has committed funding to support the Surabaya Regional Railway Line (SRRL). The cooperation is expected to help improve public transportation across the Greater SurabayaRead More →

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  Wednesday, 26 August 2026   Surabaya is getting another major boost for its public transportation system, and this time Germany is stepping in with significant financial support. Germany is backing the first phase of the Surabaya Regional Railway Line (SRRL), a commuter rail project designed to improve transportation across the wider Surabaya area.   The project is valued at around $256 million, making it one of the more important infrastructure developments for East Java. According to Petromindo, Germany will provide financing for the first phase of the SRRL project.   For Surabaya, this investment is more than just about building railway tracks. The cityRead More →

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  Saturday, 22 August 2026   Big cities often face the biggest environmental challenges. More people, more buildings, and more traffic usually mean higher energy use. That is why Surabaya is becoming an exciting place to watch. The city has been selected as one of the pilot cities for the Sustainable Energy Transition in Indonesia (SETI) project, a collaboration between the Indonesian and German governments.   Why Surabaya?   The choice was not random. Surabaya already has experience with green city programs, making it a practical place to test new ideas before they are expanded elsewhere. The project will run until 2028 and is designedRead More →

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  Tuesday, 18 August 2026   Indonesia and Germany are working together to develop a more modern and sustainable transportation system in the Greater Surabaya area. One of the key projects is the Surabaya Regional Railway Line, or SRRL, which is expected to make daily travel easier while supporting a greener future for East Java.   The cooperation became more concrete in June 2025 when the Indonesian Ministry of Finance and Germany’s development bank, KfW, signed a 230-million-euro loan agreement for the first phase of the SRRL project. They also signed a 6-million-euro grant agreement to support transport integration and the long-term sustainability of theRead More →