Binjai Railway Station
History
Binjai station has no rail service towards Besitang because this railroad was closed. In addition, the station no longer serves for the transportation of goods. In 2016, there were plans to reactivate the railway to connect Medan to Banda Aceh; it was expected to be operational in 2017. In the past, there were four stations between Medan: Binjai, namely as Sikambing, Sunggal, Sungai Semayang, and Diski station.
Previously, Binjai station had crossroads between Besitang and Kuala. But the railway to Kuala remains only in traces now.
Building and layout
Binjai station used to have six railway tracks, but nowadays only 3 tracks remain. At the north end of the station, there is a water tower, and there are also still two water cranes remaining for steam locomotives in the far north and south of the station.
At late 2020, the mechanical signaling system at this station has been replaced with an electrical signaling system produced by Len Industri.
Services
- Sri Lelawangsa to Medan and Kuala Bingai
Supporting transportation
Public transportation type | Route | Destination |
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Trans Mebidang | M1 | Binjai City Bus Terminal–Pusat Pasar (Medan) |
Gallery
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The waiting room of the station
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The front view of the station, 2017