Historic Folsom station

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Historic Folsom
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Historic Folsom station platform, May 2014
General information
LocationSutter Street at Reading Street
Folsom, California
United States
Coordinates 38°40′33″N121°10′50″W / 38.67583°N 121.18056°W / 38.67583; -121.18056
Owned by Sacramento Regional Transit District
Platforms1 side platform
Tracks2
ConnectionsAiga bus trans.svg Sacramento Regional Transit: F10, SmaRT Ride Folsom [1]
Construction
Structure typeAt-grade
Parking102 spaces [2]
Bicycle facilities Lockers [3]
AccessibleYes
History
OpenedOctober 15, 2005;18 years ago (2005-10-15) [4]
Services
Preceding station Sacramento Regional Transit.svg Sacramento Regional Transit District Following station
Glenn Gold Line Terminus
Location
Historic Folsom station

Historic Folsom station is a side platformed Sacramento RT Light Rail station in Folsom, California, United States. The station was opened on October 15, 2005, is operated by the Sacramento Regional Transit District and is the current eastern terminus of the Gold Line. The station is located near the intersection of Sutter Street and Reading Street, adjacent to the Western-themed city center.

Platforms and tracks

Storage track No regular service
Westbound      Gold Line toward Sacramento Valley Station (Glenn)
Side platform, doors open on the right

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References

  1. "SacRT System Map" (PDF) (Map). Sacramento Regional Transit District . August 29, 2021. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
  2. "Park-and-Ride Lots". Sacramento Regional Transit District . Retrieved April 30, 2023.
  3. "Bike and Ride". Sacramento Regional Transit District . Retrieved June 3, 2024.
  4. Sangree, Hudson (October 16, 2005). "'All aboard' as Folsom says hello to light rail – It's a commuter alternative to Hwy. 50". The Sacramento Bee. p. B1.