ST LOUIS | MetroLink

Nexis · April 8th, 2010, 04:04 AM

Map

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:STL_MetroLink.svg

Planned & Proposed Expansions

http://www.thetransportpolitic.com/2...-improvements/

number of stations : 37

Daily Ridership : 61,573

headway : 5 mins

system length : 46 miles

number of lines : 2

http://world.nycsubway.org/perl/show?46607

http://world.nycsubway.org/perl/show?69771

MetroLink Train in East St Louis Illinois

Metrolink Meet

~Corey

Nexis · August 18th, 2010, 11:01 PM

http://www.thetransportpolitic.com/2...for-streetcar/

diablo234 · November 12th, 2010, 11:38 PM

Photos taken by STLgasm

diablo234 · November 12th, 2010, 11:44 PM

Metrolink - Big Bend Station

Metrolink - Convention Center Station

manrush · November 13th, 2010, 03:48 AM

Metrolink is somewhat reminiscent of Edmonton's LRT.

I like Metrolink. It's one of the more underrated light rail systems in North America.

diablo234 · November 14th, 2010, 08:48 AM

diablo234 · November 18th, 2010, 04:54 AM

Photos by Calvin Henry-Cotnam

diablo234 · November 28th, 2010, 01:02 AM

Some photos of Gateway Station which serves as the Amtrak and Greyhound Station for St. Louis.

starrwulfe · November 28th, 2010, 05:34 PM

Glad to see they FINALLY built Gateway Station... Native STL here- great pix.

Woonsocket54 · November 28th, 2010, 09:04 PM

how does one transfer from the Gateway station to Metrolink? Is there a spooky walk through an abandoned parking lot?

diablo234 · November 29th, 2010, 01:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Woonsocket54

how does one transfer from the Gateway station to Metrolink? Is there a spooky walk through an abandoned parking lot?

The Civic Center Metrolink basically stops just right outside the complex, not that far of a walk.

rheintram · November 29th, 2010, 02:05 AM

Great looking system!

diablo234 · June 4th, 2012, 12:46 AM

Jim856796 · June 8th, 2012, 08:44 AM

There have been several proposed extensions of the MetroLink system.

Daniel Boone Corridor (Clayton to Westport) - The proposed line would run north from the Clayton station along the old Rock Island Railroad right-of-way paralleling I-170, then turn west to follow existing TRRA trackage to Page where the line would then follow Page Avenue to Westport. Six stations may be added along this corridor.

MetroNorth Corridor (Clayton to Florissant) - The project would extend the current Blue Line from Clayton to North County into Florissant. Some of the line would also follow the old Rock Island Railroad right-of-way paralleling I-170.

MetroSouth Corridor (Shrewsbury to Butler Hill) - The project would extend the Blue Line from its existing terminus in Shrewsbury further into South County beyond I-270/I-255 to Butler Hill Road.

MetroWest Corridor (Westport to Chesterfield) - The project would extend the Daniel Boone Line would connect Westport Plaza to Chesterfield in West County.

NorthWest Corridor (Northside to Daniel Boone and North County) - The future cuts off from the Northside Line in North St. Louis, passing over the Red Line to the future Daniel Boone and North County Line extensions.

NorthSide Corridor (Downtown to Goodfellow & I-70 to St. Louis Community College-Florissant Valley) - The extension starts north from Downtown St. Louis further northwest to the Florissant Valley Community College.

SouthSide Corridor (Downtown to Bayless to Butler Hill) - The extension starts from Downtown to the south of St. Louis County to Bayless I-55.

St. Clair Extension Phase 3 (Shiloh-Scott to MidAmerica Airport) - This involved an extension of the Red Line to the MidAmerica Airport.

Madison County Corridors (East St. Louis to Alton or Edwardsville) - This involves an extension of the MetroLink system from the 5th and Missouri station in East St. Louis north to Madison, Illinois and potentially to either Alton or Edwardsville.

St. Charles Corridor (Lambert Airport to St. Charles) - This involved an extension from Lambert Airport to St. Charles.

SouthWest Corridor (South St. Louis to Fenton - This line involved an extension to South St. Louis to Fenton.

sweet-d · June 9th, 2012, 04:48 AM

Pretty good sized system.

krnboy1009 · June 9th, 2012, 05:50 AM

Is there any street running section? Like a tram?

diablo234 · June 11th, 2012, 04:06 AM

Not to my knowlege, most if not all of the existing alignment is on it's own right of way although there are alot of at grade rail crossings.

bayviews · June 11th, 2012, 04:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diablo234

Not to my knowlege, most if not all of the existing alignment is on it's own right of way although there are alot of at grade rail crossings.

Fantastic pictures!

BTW, these fine photos confirm that the light rail has helped re-invigorate St. Louis into a far more vibrant city than many might've thought.

Jim856796 · June 11th, 2012, 07:34 AM

It is stated that the Daniel Boone Corridor, going from Clayton to near Westport Plaza, may be the next extension of the St. Louis MetroLink system to be funded and built. The line is 8 to 10 miles (13 to 16 kilometers) long and may have around six stations.

Nexis · August 20th, 2012, 08:47 PM

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November 12th, 2010, 11:38 PM	#3
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November 12th, 2010, 11:44 PM	#4
diablo234 Oh No He Didn't Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Houston-Tejas-Estados Unidos Posts: 4,220	Metrolink - Big Bend Station Metrolink - Convention Center Station __________________ T E X A S --PHOTO COLLECTION-- Disclaimer: I am not sexist, racist, or prejudiced in any way or form. I hate everyone equally.

November 13th, 2010, 03:48 AM	#5
manrush world socialist citizen Join Date: May 2008 Location: Urban New England Posts: 4,100 Likes (Received): 352	Metrolink is somewhat reminiscent of Edmonton's LRT. I like Metrolink. It's one of the more underrated light rail systems in North America. __________________ My Flickr account My DeviantArt account My (rarely, if ever, used) Photobucket account My Eyes for Boston, Visions of a Harbour: Boston “If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed, and loving the people who are doing the oppressing.” - Malcolm X “Action comes from keeping the heat on. No politician can sit on a hot issue if you make it hot enough.” - Saul Alinsky

November 28th, 2010, 09:04 PM	#10
Woonsocket54 PC LOAD LETTER Join Date: May 2005 Location: East Millinocket, Maine Posts: 2,378 Likes (Received): 148	how does one transfer from the Gateway station to Metrolink? Is there a spooky walk through an abandoned parking lot? __________________ Maine, the Pine Tree State

November 29th, 2010, 02:05 AM	#12
rheintram yeah, whatever Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Jerusalem Posts: 2,439 Likes (Received): 13	Great looking system! __________________ www.rheintram.at - public transport news from western Austria and the Lake of Constance region

November 28th, 2010, 05:34 PM	#9
starrwulfe ご乗車頂いてありがとうございます。 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Yokohama Posts: 442 Likes (Received): 94	Glad to see they FINALLY built Gateway Station... Native STL here- great pix.

June 4th, 2012, 12:46 AM	#13
diablo234 Oh No He Didn't Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Houston-Tejas-Estados Unidos Posts: 4,220	__________________ T E X A S --PHOTO COLLECTION-- Disclaimer: I am not sexist, racist, or prejudiced in any way or form. I hate everyone equally.

June 8th, 2012, 08:44 AM	#14
Jim856796 The Q&A Guy Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Citizen of the World Posts: 6,743 Likes (Received): 7	There have been several proposed extensions of the MetroLink system. Daniel Boone Corridor (Clayton to Westport) - The proposed line would run north from the Clayton station along the old Rock Island Railroad right-of-way paralleling I-170, then turn west to follow existing TRRA trackage to Page where the line would then follow Page Avenue to Westport. Six stations may be added along this corridor. MetroNorth Corridor (Clayton to Florissant) - The project would extend the current Blue Line from Clayton to North County into Florissant. Some of the line would also follow the old Rock Island Railroad right-of-way paralleling I-170. MetroSouth Corridor (Shrewsbury to Butler Hill) - The project would extend the Blue Line from its existing terminus in Shrewsbury further into South County beyond I-270/I-255 to Butler Hill Road. MetroWest Corridor (Westport to Chesterfield) - The project would extend the Daniel Boone Line would connect Westport Plaza to Chesterfield in West County. NorthWest Corridor (Northside to Daniel Boone and North County) - The future cuts off from the Northside Line in North St. Louis, passing over the Red Line to the future Daniel Boone and North County Line extensions. NorthSide Corridor (Downtown to Goodfellow & I-70 to St. Louis Community College-Florissant Valley) - The extension starts north from Downtown St. Louis further northwest to the Florissant Valley Community College. SouthSide Corridor (Downtown to Bayless to Butler Hill) - The extension starts from Downtown to the south of St. Louis County to Bayless I-55. St. Clair Extension Phase 3 (Shiloh-Scott to MidAmerica Airport) - This involved an extension of the Red Line to the MidAmerica Airport. Madison County Corridors (East St. Louis to Alton or Edwardsville) - This involves an extension of the MetroLink system from the 5th and Missouri station in East St. Louis north to Madison, Illinois and potentially to either Alton or Edwardsville. St. Charles Corridor (Lambert Airport to St. Charles) - This involved an extension from Lambert Airport to St. Charles. SouthWest Corridor (South St. Louis to Fenton - This line involved an extension to South St. Louis to Fenton. __________________ I honestly think all development projects must be dashing, sustainable, and futureproof. You support the good projects... and oppose the bad.

June 9th, 2012, 04:48 AM	#15
sweet-d Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Wolfwood Posts: 1,411 Likes (Received): 12	Pretty good sized system. __________________ You know how I will pay you.

June 9th, 2012, 05:50 AM	#16
krnboy1009 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 1,205 Likes (Received): 12	Is there any street running section? Like a tram?

June 11th, 2012, 04:06 AM	#17
diablo234 Oh No He Didn't Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Houston-Tejas-Estados Unidos Posts: 4,220	Not to my knowlege, most if not all of the existing alignment is on it's own right of way although there are alot of at grade rail crossings. __________________ T E X A S --PHOTO COLLECTION-- Disclaimer: I am not sexist, racist, or prejudiced in any way or form. I hate everyone equally.

June 11th, 2012, 07:34 AM	#19
Jim856796 The Q&A Guy Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Citizen of the World Posts: 6,743 Likes (Received): 7	It is stated that the Daniel Boone Corridor, going from Clayton to near Westport Plaza, may be the next extension of the St. Louis MetroLink system to be funded and built. The line is 8 to 10 miles (13 to 16 kilometers) long and may have around six stations. __________________ I honestly think all development projects must be dashing, sustainable, and futureproof. You support the good projects... and oppose the bad.

August 20th, 2012, 08:47 PM	#20
Nexis Greetings form New Jersey Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Along the Pascack Valley line Posts: 4,344 Likes (Received): 116	deleted __________________ My FLICKR Page http://www.flickr.com/photos/42178139@N06/ Check it out , i have Great Road , Rail , Cityscape and Nature Photos Check Out my Youtube Channel , lots of Regional Rail , Subway , Light Rail and Sim City 4 videos http://www.youtube.com/user/Nexis4Jersey Last edited by Nexis; March 10th, 2013 at 11:57 PM.

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