Delmar Loop station
| Company type | Light rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Headquarters | St. Louis , United States |
Area served | St. Louis MetroLink network |
| Products | Light rail transit services |
Delmar Loop station is an underground light rail stop on the Red Line within the St. Louis MetroLink network. Positioned close to the intersection of Delmar Boulevard with Des Peres and Hodiamont avenues, it caters to the bustling Delmar Loop retail and entertainment area.
Adjacent to the station entrance, passengers can access the Loop Trolley, a heritage streetcar operating seasonally along Delmar Boulevard and DeBaliviere Avenue.
History
This station is situated beneath the former Wabash Railroad's Delmar Boulevard station, which ceased operations in 1970.
On July 26, 2022, a significant flash flood caused major disruptions at Delmar Loop station, suspending MetroLink service for almost three days and resulting in roughly $40 million in damages. The flood impacted approximately of track bed, a communications facility, and a two-car train near the station. By September of that year, Red Line operations returned to normal, although Blue Line services were still restricted. Subsequently, on July 31, 2023, Metro was awarded $27.7 million in federal emergency disaster relief funds to aid recovery from the flooding.
Station layout
Access to platforms is provided through stairs or ramps from Hodiamont Avenue, Des Peres Avenue, as well as from the park-and-ride lot located off Rosedale Avenue.
Bus connections
MetroBus routes 02 Red, 16 City Limits, 91 Olive, and 97 Delmar serve this station.
Public artwork
Several permanent art installations have been introduced to the station vicinity through Metro's Arts in Transit initiative. In 1997, Catharine Magel’s TileLink was placed along the pedestrian walkway linking the park-and-ride area to the station. This piece was the program’s inaugural permanent artwork and contributed to neighborhood revitalization efforts.
In 2003, Ron Fondaw produced Vertical Loop, featuring seven fiberglass sculptures positioned along the path leading to The Pageant, capturing the essence of the Delmar Loop district.
Janet Lofquist’s Hive, added in 2009, is a weathering steel honeycomb sculpture symbolizing community unity and development. Its industrial design contrasts with white interior cells, representing a blend of tradition and advancement.