Medan Light Rail Transit

The Medan Light Rail Transit (Medan LRT) is a planned light rail transit system in Medan, Indonesia that is expected to start being constructed in 2020.[1]

Medan LRT
Overview
OwnerIndonesian Railway Company
LocaleMedan, Indonesia
Transit typeLight Metro
Number of lines1
Number of stationsTBD
WebsiteN/A
Operation
Operator(s)Indonesian Railway Company
Technical
System lengthTBD
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
ElectrificationTBD

History

In 2018, companies from China and South Korea have expressed interest in developing the project.[2] In June 2019, Korea Rail Network Authority was announced as the preferred partner, and that the LRT will connect Medan, Binjai, Deli Serdang and Karo.[3]

References
  1. "Mau Dibangun Mulai 2020 ini Rute LRT Medan". Detik (in Indonesian). 27 July 2018. Retrieved 9 September 2018.
  2. "China, South Korea Show Interest in North Sumatra LRT Project". Jakarta Post. 19 July 2018. Retrieved 9 September 2018.
  3. "North Sumatra invites South Korean firm to build LRT connecting 4 cities". Jakarta Post. 21 June 2019. Retrieved 25 August 2019.
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