Stasiun Polresta (POL)

Polresta station (POL), classified as a Class II railway station, is an elevated public transit facility situated at an elevation of +12 meters within the city of Palembang, South Sumatra. As an integral component of the LRT Palembang network—the pioneering light rail transit system in Indonesia—the station was established to support urban mobility and alleviate traffic congestion ahead of the 2018 Asian Games. Strategically positioned near the local police headquarters from which it derives its name, the station reflects modern tropical infrastructural design, featuring an elevated concourse and platform configuration optimized for high-density commuter flow.

Functioning as a vital node in the regional transit network, Polresta seamlessly connects residential zones and commercial hubs across Palembang to major transit points, including Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport. Its double-track platform yard configuration facilitates efficient headway management and high-frequency train operations characteristic of modern light rail systems. By promoting sustainable public transportation and reducing reliance on road-based transit, Polresta station plays a crucial role in modernizing Indonesia's urban rail infrastructure while serving thousands of daily commuters in the South Sumatra provincial capital.