Well Station Drive light rail station

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Well Station Drive
Canberra Metro icon.svg
Well Station Drive light rail stop looking north 2, Canberra, November 2019.jpg
LocationFlemington Road, Mitchell
Coordinates 35°12′32″S149°08′50″E / 35.20888889°S 149.14722222°E / -35.20888889; 149.14722222 Coordinates: 35°12′32″S149°08′50″E / 35.20888889°S 149.14722222°E / -35.20888889; 149.14722222
Operated by Transport Canberra
Line(s)     R1
Platforms1 (island)
Tracks2
Connections ACTION bus route 18
Construction
Structure typeGround
Bicycle facilitiesYes
Disabled accessYes
History
Opened20 April 2019
ElectrifiedYes
Services
Preceding station Canberra Metro icon.svg Canberra Metro Following station
Nullarbor Avenue R1 Sandford Street
towards Alinga Street

Well Station Drive is a light rail station on the Canberra Metro R1 Civic to Gungahlin line, located at the intersection of Well Station Drive and Flemington Road. It serves the residential suburb of Harrison and is the closest station to many businesses in Mitchell. The station's location and lack of suitable footpaths makes access to the industrial area difficult for pedestrians, [1] leading to safety concerns within the community. [2] Bicycle racks and "kiss and ride" bays are currently installed around the intersection adjacent to the station. [3]

In June 2019, the ACT Government announced funding for the construction of a 200 space park and ride to be built adjacent to the station, as well as an addition stop between Well Station Drive and EPIC to better serve the Mitchell industrial area. [4]

Light rail services

All services in both directions stop at the station. Prior to the opening of the Sandford Street stop, some peak hour services originating at Gungahlin Place terminated here when returning to the depot. [5] Although the station is not a major interchange, transfer to local ACTION bus route 18 is also available. [6]

LineDestinationsNotes
R1 Sandford Street*, Alinga Street * Limited peak hours services only
R1 Gungahlin Place

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References

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