EPIC and Racecourse light rail station

EPIC and Racecourse is a light rail station on the Canberra Metro R1 Civic to Gungahlin line. Although technically located in the suburb of Lyneham, the station primarily serves Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC) - home to major annual events including Summernats, the National Folk Festival and Royal Canberra Show as well as Thoroughbred Park, the city's main venue for horse racing. The station is generally quiet outside of major events at these venues. Prior to the opening of the line, a park and ride facility was in use for ACTION bus commuters, this was temporarily relocated in 2016,[1] but reopened in 2019 once construction was completed. In addition to the park and ride facilities, the station also provides bicycle racks.[2] EPIC and Racecourse is unique on the line as it is the only station that is not constructed within the centre median of a major road.

EPIC and Racecourse
LocationFlemington Road, Lyneham
Coordinates35°14′43″S 149°08′39″E
Operated byTransport Canberra
Line(s)     R1
Platforms2 (side)
Tracks2
Construction
Structure typeGround
ParkingPark and Ride - 100+ spaces
Bicycle facilitiesYes
Disabled accessYes
History
Opened20 April 2019
ElectrifiedYes
Services
Preceding station Canberra Metro Following station
Well Station Drive
towards Gungahlin Place
 R1 Phillip Avenue
towards Alinga Street

Light rail services

All services in both directions stop at the station. As it is the last station before north-bound light rail vehicles reach the depot, some peak hour services also terminate here.[3]

Line Destinations Notes
R1 Alinga Street
R1 Gungahlin Place

References
  1. "EPIC Park and Ride to move making way for the tram". CityNews.com.au. 22 August 2012.
  2. "EPIC & Racecourse". Canberra Metro Operations.
  3. "R1 Canberra Light Rail Timetable". Australian Rail Maps.
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