McKalla station

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McKalla
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McKalla station platforms
General information
Location Austin, Texas
Coordinates 30°23′16″N97°43′03″W / 30.3878°N 97.7176°W / 30.3878; -97.7176
Owned by CapMetro
Platforms2 side platforms [1] [2] [3]
Tracks2 [2]
Construction
AccessibleYes
History
OpenedFebruary 24, 2024
Services
Preceding station CapMetro--new logo 2022.svg CapMetro Following station
Kramer
toward Leander
Red Line Crestview
toward Downtown

McKalla station is a CapMetro Rail hybrid rail station in Austin, Texas. The station was built to provide convenient access to Q2 Stadium. [4] Ground broke on construction on July 18, 2022, [5] and the new station opened on February 24, 2024, coinciding with the first home match of Austin FC's 2024 season. [6] [7] The station opened at 10:00 a.m. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, with rides being free. [8] Construction costs were estimated at $13 million, [9] with total costs estimated at $60 million. The station is double-tracked, includes two regular service side platforms, with the southbound platform serving both northbound and southbound trains during special events [1] and a gated walkway to the east side of the tracks. [2] [3] Soon after opening of the new station, along with Broadmoor station to the north, nearby Kramer station is expected to be closed. [4] The station was designed and constructed by Stacy Witbeck. [3] Finishing touches for the station are expected to be completed in April or May 2024. [10]

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