Wellston station
| Company type | Light rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | 1993 |
| Headquarters | Wellston , United States |
Area served | Wellston, Missouri |
| Products | MetroLink Red Line service |
Wellston station functions as a light rail stop on the Red Line within the St. Louis MetroLink network. This ground-level station offers 243 park-and-ride spots and mainly caters to commuters residing in the inner-ring suburb of Wellston, Missouri.
In 2023, Great Rivers Greenway finalized a 0.53-mile addition to the St. Vincent Greenway, stretching from Trojan Park to Robert L. Powell Place. The greenway follows alongside Stephen Jones Avenue and Plymouth Avenue, providing a direct connection to the station.
Station layout
Wellston stands out as the sole MetroLink station featuring split platforms: the westbound platform is positioned north of Plymouth Avenue, while the eastbound platform is located to the south. Both platforms are reachable via ramps from Plymouth Avenue.
Public art
As part of Metro's Arts in Transit initiative in 2013, Everyone Appreciates a Punctual Train by Mary Lucking was installed at this location. The bronze sculptures portray animals governed by natural cycles, representing a universal experience of waiting amid strict schedules.