Fruitridge station
| Company type | Light rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | 2003 |
| Headquarters | Sacramento , United States |
| Parent | Sacramento Regional Transit District |
Fruitridge 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. Positioned adjacent to the Union Pacific Railroad's Sacramento Subdivision along Fruitridge Road in Sacramento, California, this station serves both the commercial districts on Fruitridge Road and the surrounding residential communities of Hollywood Park and South City Farms.
Platforms and tracks
Distinct from other stations on the Blue Line Southwest Extension, Fruitridge station incorporates a distinctive configuration. It consists of an island platform for train boarding, complemented by a smaller side platform incorporated into a plaza area on the west side. This side platform doubles as the westbound bus stop and includes a crosswalk leading to the eastbound bus stop. The southbound rails are embedded directly into the pavement, allowing passengers to reach the island platform from various points within the plaza. This arrangement creates an effective and economical connection between pedestrian access, train boarding, and bus transfers.