Downtown Campbell (VTA)
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Downtown Campbell (VTA) is a Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority light rail station, located in downtown Campbell. Downtown Campbell station contains one island platform, and marks the beginning of a double-track section which continues to the end of line, Winchester station in western Campbell. Currently it is served by Mountain View - Winchester light rail line and other bus routes.
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[edit] Location
Address: 175 Railway Avenue, Campbell, CA 95008
Nearest cross-streets: Orchard City Drive and Gilman Avenue
Geographic coordinates: 37° 17' 8.3" North, 121° 56' 35.4" West
[edit] Station Amenities
- Fully wheelchair-accessible (level boarding platform)
- Pay phone
[edit] Architecture / Public Art
The station's platform shelter is architecturally unique as compared with the other shelters used in the system. The shelter features a brick facade and a roofline that blends more naturally with the surrounding buildings.
There is no public art currently on display at this station.
[edit] History
The Downtown Campbell station was constructed as part of the Vasona Extension. It was dedicated August 12, 2005, but was not opened for revenue service until October 1, 2005, due to the delay in obtaining waiver from Federal Railroad Administration.
[edit] Nearby Points of Interest
- Campbell Park - 3 blocks away - 2 Gilman Avenue
- Historic Downtown Campbell - shops, restaurants, services, culture
- Los Gatos Creek Trail trailhead - 3 blocks away - located within Campbell Park
[edit] Adjacent Stations
| Preceding station | VTA Light Rail | Following station | ||
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toward Mountain View
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Mountain View - Winchester |
Terminus
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[edit] Connecting Transit
- VTA Bus Route 26 - Eastridge Transit Center to Sunnyvale/Lockheed Martin
[edit] External links
- Downtown Campbell (VTA) is at coordinates Coordinates:
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