Stasiun Belawan (BLW)

Belawan Station (BLW), located in the port city of Medan, North Sumatra, serves as a vital Class III facility within the Divisi Regional I Medan. Situated at an elevation of just two meters above sea level, the station is strategically positioned to support the bustling Belawan International Port. Historically, the station played a critical role in the colonial era by facilitating the efficient transport of agricultural commodities, particularly tobacco and rubber, from the Sumatran hinterlands to global markets. Its architectural heritage reflects the functional design typical of early 20th-century industrial infrastructure, serving as a gateway that bridged maritime logistics with the inland railway network.

The station features a functional platform yard configuration designed to manage heavy freight traffic alongside passenger transit. As a key node in the national railway network, Belawan remains essential for the multimodal integration of logistics, connecting the port directly to the industrial hubs of Medan.