Ahead Of Nataru 2025, Rail Pillows On A Number Of Railway Bridges In North Sumatra Replaced By KAI

Officers from KAI North Sumatra are checking the newly replaced train pads at the railroad bridge between Kisaran Station - Tanjung Balai Station. PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) Regional Division I of North Sumatra carried out replacement of rail pads on a number of railroad bridges in the North Sumatra region, as an effort to improve the safety and comfort of train travel. ANTARA/Juraidi.

JAKARTA - Replacement of rail pads on a number of railroad bridges in the North Sumatra (North Sumatra) region, as an effort to improve the safety and comfort of train travel carried out by PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) Regional Division I of North Sumatra.

North Sumatra's KAI Divre I Public Relations Manager, M. As'ad Habibuddin said, throughout 2025 the North Sumatra KAI Divre I has rejuvenated 1,363 rail bearings, consisting of the installation of 913 synthetic cushioning rods and rejuvenation (cascading) of 450 logs bearing wood.

"Towards this Christmas and New Year's transportation period, we ensure that all lines and infrastructure are in the best condition so that customer travel remains safe and smooth," he said in Medan, Wednesday, was confiscated by Antara.

He added that the work to replace rail pads was part of efforts to increase the reliability of railway infrastructure to maintain travel safety and anticipatory steps to minimize potential operational disruptions.

Several work locations include crossing Araskabu, Tebing Tinggi, Perlanaan, Sei Bejangkar, Kisaran, Bambang Muda, Rantau Prapat, Binjai, Tanjung Gading, and a number of other points.

All work is carried out in stages without disturbing the train travel schedule and closely monitored by the infrastructure and safety engineering team.

Pilangan rel has an important role in ensuring the safety of train travel, including maintaining the stability of the width of the rail, reducing vibrations and sounds, maintaining the balance of lanes, and distributing train loads to the ground so that damage does not occur.

With reliable infrastructure support, KAI hopes that people can enjoy year-end holiday trips smoothly, safely, and on time.

"Security aspects are always our top priority. Therefore, KAI Divre I North Sumatra routinely conducts regular inspections and maintenance of rail lines and signaling systems as part of an integrated safety management system," he said.