Now The Railroad Gate Is Installed At Medan Petisah's Father, Bobby Nasution Wants To Prevent The Rise Of Accidents

Medan Mayor Bobby Nasution inaugurated the railway crossing gate in Medan Petisah (DOK Instagram bobbynst)

JAKARTA - Medan Mayor Bobby Nasution inaugurated the railroad crossing (KA) on Jalan Ayahanda, Medan Petisah District.

The pressing of the siren button as well as the lowering of the doorstop is a sign that the railroad crossing now has a doorstop.

The procurement of the doorstop is the result of collaboration between the Medan City Government through the Medan City Transportation Service (Dishub) with PT KAI, the North Sumatra Regional Railway Engineering Center and Royal Prima Hospital.

It is hoped that the doorstop can provide a sense of security and comfort to the community while minimizing the number of accidents that occur.

Quoted from a statement from the Medan City Government Kominfo Service, Friday, September 17, Bobby Nasution said that the main function of the crossing gate is for safety. In addition, as a sign of a train that will pass on the line.

Accompanied by the Head of the Medan City Transportation Agency, Iswar Lubis, Bobby Nasution revealed that so far the crossing was not equipped with doorstops.

However, there are several iron barriers that do not allow large vehicles such as cars to pass. However, motorcycles can still pass through the barriers

This bar is equipped with a siren signaling the train is about to pass. The road barrier has also been opened and now cars can pass the road.

Previously, Head of the Medan City Transportation Agency, Iswar Lubis, said that the railroad crossings were only closed manually. According to him, the Harhubnas warning is a momentum to officially present the crossing gate.

All equipment and equipment, including postal guards, he explained, came from the Medan City Government through the Medan City Transportation Agency. Iswar also hopes that the existing crossing gates can maintain the safety of road users and fulfill community accessibility.