UMSL–South 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 |
UMSL–South station serves as a light rail stop on the Red Line within the St. Louis MetroLink network. Positioned at ground level near East Drive, this station provides 130 park and ride parking spots.
In 2023, the United States Department of Agriculture revealed intentions to construct a $115 million food safety research facility adjacent to the station, located on the former site of the Immaculate Heart Convent. The laboratory is anticipated to commence operations in 2025.
Station layout
Access to the eastbound platform is facilitated by a ramp and stairs originating from the bus boarding zone. To reach the westbound platform, passengers use two ramps and cross both sets of tracks.
Public artwork
The Metro's Arts in Transit initiative commissioned Changing Identities by Catharine Magel in 2014 for display at this station. This piece commemorates four individuals who lost their lives in a bus accident and delves into concepts such as human existence, our cosmic connections, and individual life paths.