The Australian Capital Territory Government (ACT) has selected a preferred route for stage 2 of Canberra’s light rail network. The LRT line will connect the city with Woden district, reducing congestion on the roads and providing commuters with a quick, practical and efficient alternative to road transport. Stage 2 to Woden would be connected to Stage 1
Woden to city route has been chosen following community feedback on the preferred corridors for light rail development and preliminary investigations by the government. Other preferred corridors identified through community consultation – Belconnen, the Airport and the Parliamentary Triangle – will remain priority corridors for future stages of the city-wide network.
Light rail to Woden will travel through some of our most iconic areas, including the Parliamentary zone, Lake Burley Griffin and State Circle. Despite some of the difficulties the route presents, this government is committed to providing a light rail service for commuters in the south.
Stage 2 light rail from the city to Woden will benefit the Australian Government as a major employer and landholder in the corridor.
The ACT Government will continue to seek funding and support from the Australian Government for all stages of the city-wide light rail network, at an appropriate time in the future.
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