Central West End station
| Company type | Light rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Headquarters | St. Louis, Missouri , United States |
| Products | MetroLink Red and Blue lines service |
| Parent | Metro Transit (St. Louis) |
Central West End station functions as a light rail stop on both the Red and Blue routes within the St. Louis MetroLink network. Positioned at street level, this station is situated in the Central West End district close to the intersection of Euclid Avenue and Children's Place. It acts as a key transfer hub for MetroBus services and holds the distinction of being the busiest station in the entire MetroLink system.
History
In April 2021, a collaborative effort between Metro, Washington University School of Medicine, and BJC HealthCare resulted in significant station enhancements. These upgrades encompassed the installation of a new glass canopy covering approximately 60% of the platform area, an externally located glass elevator designed to avoid pedestrian congestion, a Washington University School of Medicine welcome center at the Euclid-level entrance, expansion of the main stairwell from its previous width to a broader span, improved lighting and fencing features, as well as refreshed visual elements to harmonize with the surrounding hospital architecture.
Station layout
Entry to the station is available via stairs or elevator situated at the western end near Euclid Avenue and Children's Place. The Central West End MetroBus Center is positioned on the ground floor of the Barnes-Jewish staff parking structure, accessible through a well-lit pedestrian passageway extending from the platform's eastern end.
Bus connections
The Central West End MetroBus Center accommodates the following MetroBus routes:
- 01 Gold
- 08 Shaw-Cherokee
- 10 Gravois-Lindell
- 13 Union
- 18 Taylor
- 42 Sarah
- 59 Oakland
- 95 Kingshighway
Public artwork
Commissioned in 2000 under Metro's Arts in Transit initiative, Ohne Titel by Olafur Eliasson is installed adjacent to this station. This piece consists of 60 aluminum lamp housings fitted with colored acrylic lenses and fluorescent bulbs that emit a vibrant spectrum of illuminated colors along the tunnel wall.
Notable places nearby
- Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center
- Barnes-Jewish Hospital
- Central West End
- Forest Park
- James S. McDonnell Planetarium
- Saint Louis Science Center
- Shriners Hospital for Children
- Steinberg Skating Rink
- St. Louis Children's Hospital
- The Grove
- University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis
- Washington University Medical Center
- Washington University School of Medicine