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:
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.
The ACT Government has prepared a draft EIS for Light Rail Stage 2B: Commonwealth Park to Woden. The EIS assesses the potential environmental, social and economic impacts of the project and proposes management strategies.
The draft EIS is now on public exhibition until Friday, 5 September 2025. Read the draft EIS or find out how to make a submission.
Light Rail Stage 2A City to Commonwealth Park will deliver three new stops – Edinburgh Avenue, City South and Commonwealth Park, extending the light rail network by 1.7 kilometres, passing over both Territory and Commonwealth land.
The project is the next important step in taking light rail all the way to Woden. In 2028, workers, residents and visitors to the City Centre will be able to catch a light rail service to easily access City West, the ANU, New Acton, Commonwealth Park and Lake Burley Griffin.
Construction has started. Check on the latest construction activity and impacts relating to light rail construction in the City Centre.
Light Rail Stage 2A is jointly funded by the Australian and ACT Governments.
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.
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We acknowledge the Ngunnawal people as traditional custodians of the ACT and recognise any other people or families with connection to the lands of the ACT and region. We acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region.
