South End is the tentatively named and planned light rail infill station in Charlotte, North Carolina. The at-grade dual side platforms are to be a stop along the Lynx Blue Line, serving South End and reconnecting the nearby Dilworth and Brookhill neighborhoods. CATS expects the station to open in 2026.[1]
South End | |||||||||||
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| Planned LYNX light rail station | |||||||||||
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| Location | Charlotte, North Carolina United States | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 35°12′27″N 80°51′46″W / 35.2074°N 80.8629°W | ||||||||||
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| Status | in planning | ||||||||||
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| Opening | 2028 | ||||||||||
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Location
editThe station will be located on the Blue Line tracks between New Bern and East/West Boulevard stations,[2] The platforms are in a split configuration, with the northbound platforms behind Publix and the southbound behind Sycamre/Atherton Lofts.[1] Part of the reason for the selectred station site is to provide a safe level crossing to access the grocery store from the north side of the tracks, as jumping the gates to cross the railway line had become an issue.[1][3]
References
edit- ^ a b c Bruno, Joe (August 10, 2022). "CATS proposes new South End light rail station". WSOC-TV. Retrieved August 12, 2022.
- ^ Kuznitz, Alison (September 13, 2021). "A new light rail station is coming to Charlotte's South End. Here are possible spots". The Charlotte Observer. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
- ^ Marlborough, Monica (August 9, 2022). "CATS is looking for public input on plans to develop new light rail station in South End". WCNC Charlotte. Retrieved August 12, 2022.