Well Station Drive light rail station

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]

Well Station Drive
LocationFlemington Road, Mitchell
Coordinates35°12′32″S 149°08′50″E
Operated byTransport Canberra
Line(s)Canberra Metro (R1)
Platforms1 (island)
Tracks2
ConnectionsACTION bus route 18
Construction
Structure typeGround
Bicycle facilitiesYes
Disabled accessYes
History
Opened20 April 2019
ElectrifiedYes
Services
Preceding station   Canberra Metro   Following station
toward Gungahlin Place
R1
toward Alinga Street

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]

References
  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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