Anderson (C-Train)

Anderson is a station on the South Line (Route 201) of the C-Train light rail system in Calgary, Alberta. The station opened on May 25, 1981 as part of the original South line. The station is located on the exclusive LRT right of way (adjacent to CPR ROW), 10.6 km South of the City Hall Interlocking. The station is located just north of Anderson Road near Macleould Trail.

History

The station was, until October 8, 2001, the southern terminus of the South Line, having served in this capacity since the LRT's original opening in 1981.The station is located primarily near residential areas such as Southwood and Willow Park, and it also provides access to the Southcentre Mall, by means of a pedestrian bridge and skywalk that cross Macleod Trail. 1323 paved parking spaces are located on-site, as well as a 427 space gravel overflow lot.

The station consists of a center-loading platform with Mezzanine access at the South end and grade-level access at the North end.

The Anderson Shops and Garage, where the C-Train vehicles are assembled and maintained, is located here.

In 2005, the station registered and average transit of 11,300 boardings per weekday.^[1]

Conventional Train

In 1996, Siemens brought a RegioSprinter DMU (diesel multiple unit) railcar as part of a demonstration tour of North America. A new passenger platform was added on the CP Rail line adjacent to Anderson station. The RegioSprinter was operated between this platform and a platform at 162 Avenue SW located near present-day Somerset–Bridlewood station. This service was only in operation during peak hours and was discontinued after a few months when RegioSprinter continued its tour.

Connecting bus routes

10 Home Road
29 Queensland
35 Bonavista/Canyon Meadows
56 Woodbine
81 Macleod Trail
92 McKenzie Towne
96 McKenzie
182 Mt. Royal University South Express
409 Douglas Glen
415 Bonavista

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