Central station (Jacksonville)
| Company type | Monorail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | June 1989 |
| Headquarters | Jacksonville, Florida , United States |
Area served | Downtown Jacksonville |
Central station functions as a Jacksonville Skyway monorail stop in Jacksonville, Florida, acting as the interchange point connecting the system's Northbank and Southbank routes. It is situated on Bay Street, nestled between Pearl and Julia Streets within Downtown Jacksonville.
History
As one of the initial trio of Jacksonville Skyway stations inaugurated in June 1989, Central station originally served as the eastern endpoint for the line extending westward to Jefferson station and Terminal station (currently known as LaVilla station). Between December 1996 and December 1997, all three stations were closed to facilitate the system’s technological upgrade from Matra to Bombardier Transportation.
Constructed to operate as a transfer hub for the northern and southern expansions completed in 1997 and 1998, Central station allows passengers to switch between trains arriving from Jefferson station in the east and San Marco station to the north. Additionally, the design anticipated potential future extensions eastward along Bay Street.
Nearby stations include James Weldon Johnson Park station to the north, Jefferson station located to the west, and San Marco station situated across the river to the south. The vicinity also features prominent commercial and cultural sites such as Riverfront Plaza, the Northbank Riverwalk, and the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts.