Well Station Drive light rail station

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Coordinates: 35°12′32″S 149°08′50″E / 35.20888889°S 149.14722222°E / -35.20888889; 149.14722222
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Well Station Drive
Canberra Metro
General information
LocationFlemington Road, Mitchell
Coordinates35°12′32″S 149°08′50″E / 35.20888889°S 149.14722222°E / -35.20888889; 149.14722222
Operated byTransport Canberra
Line(s)     R1
Platforms1 (island)
Tracks2
ConnectionsACTION bus route 18
Construction
Structure typeGround
Bicycle facilitiesYes
AccessibleYes
History
Opened20 April 2019
ElectrifiedYes
Services
Preceding station Canberra Metro Canberra Metro Following station
Nullarbor Avenue
towards Gungahlin Place
 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[edit]

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]

Line Destinations Notes
R1 Sandford Street*, Alinga Street * Limited peak hours services only
R1 Gungahlin Place

References[edit]

  1. ^ Francis, Adrienne (7 September 2017). "Canberra businesses struggling to stay afloat as light rail construction causes havoc in Mitchell". ABC News Online.
  2. ^ Roberts, Lachlan (25 August 2019). "No footpath from Mitchell light rail stop leaves pedestrians stranded". The RiotACT.
  3. ^ "Well Station Drive". Canberra Metro Operations.
  4. ^ Brewer, Peter (4 June 2019). "More buses arriving and Mitchell lands a second light rail stop". The Canberra Times.
  5. ^ "R1 Canberra Light Rail Timetable". Australian Rail Maps.
  6. ^ "Gungahlin to Mitchell, via Franklin and Harrison". Transport Canberra. 28 September 2019.
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