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 is preparing an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) as part of the approvals process before construction can start. The EIS will assess the benefits and impacts of the project with Canberrans recently invited to have their say on the city's biggest infrastructure project from 7 May - 30 June 2024.
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.
Light Rail Stage 2A is jointly funded by the Australian and ACT Governments, with construction expected to commence early 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.
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.
