Light Rail to Woden

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Key stats

Jobs created:

Supports up to 6000 jobs

Funding:

Light Rail Stage 2A: $575.3 million. Jointly funded by the Australian and ACT Government

Due date:

2A construction complete in 2027. 2B construction period 2028-2033

Project status

  • Planning and Design

  • Community Consultation

  • Under Construction

  • Expected Project Completion

Have your say

Community consultation on light rail to Woden is ongoing. Find out how to contact us and what we've heard in the past by visiting YourSay.

The ACT Government is expanding Canberra’s light rail network to ensure Canberra remains a connected, sustainable, and vibrant modern city.

The Light Rail to Woden project will be delivered in 2 stages:

  • Stage 2A will extend light rail from the City to Commonwealth Park
  • Stage 2B will further extend from Commonwealth Park to Woden.

This phased approach will allow us to progress with the construction of the route from the City to Commonwealth Park while completing the consultation and approval process with the Australian Government for the section traversing the national triangle.

Project timeline

It’s anticipated that the extension of Light Rail to Woden will be complete in 2033.

Timeline of the light rail stage 2B changes between now and 2033

Stage 2A will extend the existing light rail network by 1.7 kilometres. We’ll build 3 new stops between the City and Commonwealth Park.

The new stops will be at:

  • Edinburgh Avenue
  • City South
  • Commonwealth Park

Construction of Stage 2A is expected to begin in February 2025 .

Stage 2B will extend Canberra’s light rail network a further 10kms from Commonwealth Park to Woden.

At least 9 extra stops will be added along this route.

This stage requires several Australian Government and Territory environmental and planning approvals.

Through the design, planning and approvals stage, careful and considerate planning will help preserve the National Triangle’s cultural and heritage significance, and maintain the well-known vistas that Canberra is known for.

Project Updates

Building Light Rail to Woden Project Update - December 20231.8 MB

Building Light Rail to Woden Project Update - April 2023 1.2 MB

Building Light Rail to Woden Project Update - May 2022 3 MB

Project Benefits

  • Better public transport options for Canberra’s southside
  • Cuts transport emissions for a cleaner environment
  • Improves transport network efficiency
  • One ticket, one fare, one network for passengers

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