City College station (Sacramento)
| Company type | Light rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Headquarters | Sacramento , United States |
Area served | Sacramento, California |
| Products | Light rail transit services |
City College station is a ground-level light rail stop on the Blue Line within the SacRT light rail network managed by the Sacramento Regional Transit District. Situated adjacent to the Union Pacific Railroad's Sacramento Subdivision and a nearby rail yard, this station is located on the grounds of Sacramento City College in Sacramento, California, from which it derives its name.
The station lies to the northeast of Charles C. Hughes Stadium and caters not only to the college community but also serves surrounding areas such as William Land Park and Curtis Park. Spanning roughly 60 feet in width, it includes bus transfer points, passenger drop-off zones, and pedestrian pathways connecting to the stadium, campus buildings, and parking lots.
Next to the station, a transit-oriented development project has repurposed former Union Pacific brownfield property into Crocker Village. Notable developments within this area include a pedestrian bridge crossing over the light rail platform and a 91-unit senior housing complex known as Curtis Park Court.
Plans associated with the Valley Rail project envision extending both Altamont Corridor Express and San Joaquins train services to City College station. This expansion will require building an additional platform along the main railway line to accommodate commuter and intercity rail operations. Service is anticipated to begin by 2029, according to projections made in 2023.
Platforms and tracks
The station’s configuration is characteristic of Blue Line Southwest Extension stops, featuring an island platform designated for northbound trains alongside a side platform for southbound boarding integrated into the plaza leading toward Sacramento City College. The southbound track is embedded within the pavement, allowing passengers unrestricted crossing access to reach the northbound platform. This arrangement provides a practical and economical interface between pedestrians and train operations.