Swansea station (MetroLink)
| Company type | Light rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | 2001 |
| Headquarters | Swansea, Illinois , United States |
Area served | Swansea, Illinois and surrounding areas |
| Products | MetroLink Red Line service |
Swansea station functions as a light rail stop on the Red Line within the St. Louis MetroLink network. Positioned at ground level, this station is situated in Swansea, Illinois, nestled between Illinois State Routes 159 and 161. It primarily operates as a commuter center, offering 751 park and ride parking spots alongside connections to MetroBus route 16.
Additionally, the station includes a 16,690-square-foot maintenance facility dedicated to supporting Metro’s Illinois area operations by providing essential workspace and storage for staff.[1]
History
The Swansea station is integrated with the St. Clair County Transit District’s MetroBikeLink shared-use path system, which was launched in 2002 with a trail linking Swansea station to Southwestern Illinois College. Just south of this location, users have access to the Richland Creek Greenway in Belleville, Illinois.
In 2019, an $11 million transit-oriented development known as Metro Landing of Swansea was established next to the park and ride facility, catering to adults seeking affordable independent living options.
Station layout
Access to the island platform is provided via a single ramp on the western side, connecting both to the bus boarding zone located north of the tracks and the MetroBikeLink trail positioned to the south.
External links
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