Canberra Light Rail will underpin the city’s integrated transport network with a north-south spine through the City Centre, linking activity centres north and south from Gungahlin to Woden.

The intent of Canberra Light Rail is to give people more public transport options, help reduce traffic gridlock and support Canberra’s transition to a zero emissions future.

Stage 2, a $1.9 billion project, is being constructed in two phases for a faster project delivery. The first part, Stage 2a, will extend the line from the City to Commonwealth Park. This will be a 1.7 km section with three new stops, a new bridge over Parkes Way, raising London Circuit in line with Commonwealth Avenue and expansion of the Mitchel depot. Work on this stage has commenced and is earmarked for completion in 2024.

Stage 2b, will take light rail from Commonwealth Park all the way to Woden and includes the Parliamentary Triangle. This section will be a total of 9kms long with nine stops, new bridges across Lake Burley Griffin and intersecting roadways and dedicated pedestrian bridges. This stage is currently in planning with an Environmental Impact Statement to start shortly.

The City to Woden project is the most challenging part of the light rail network to plan, design and construct. The alignment needs to cross Lake Burley Griffin, pass through National Land, run wire-free further than anywhere else in the world, interact with traffic, contend with unique heritage and environmental considerations, and navigate complex approvals.

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