Dickson Interchange

Dickson Interchange is a transport interchange in Dickson, an inner-northern suburb of Canberra. The interchange allows transfers between the Canberra Metro light rail network and local ACTION bus services. As part of the construction of the Civic to Gungahlin light rail line, a new $4 million bus interchange opened in 2018[1]. The interchange was built on land compulsorily acquired by the ACT Government in 2015, the terms of which were not disclosed to the public. Construction allowed direct access for bus and pedestrian traffic between Northbourne Avenue and Challis Street, as well as accommodation for up to nine local bus routes, a new taxi rank, kiss and ride facilities and signalised pedestrian crossings [2][3]. The new facilities became an important connection point for commuters under a redesigned timetable that integrated bus and light rail services in early 2019 [4].

Dickson Interchange
LocationNorthbourne Avenue, Dickson/Lyneham
Coordinates35°15′01″S 149°08′01″E
Operated byTransport Canberra
Line(s)     R1
Platforms2 (side)
Tracks2
ConnectionsACTION bus services
Construction
Structure typeGround
Bicycle facilitiesYes
Disabled accessYes
History
Opened20 April 2019
ElectrifiedYes
Services
Preceding station Canberra Metro Following station
Swinden Street
towards Gungahlin Place
 R1 Macarthur Avenue
towards Alinga Street

Services

The light rail platforms are located in the central median of Northbourne Avenue, while most bus services depart from a dedicated thoroughfare connecting to Cape Street. Additional shelters are provided on both sides of Northbourne Avenue to service light rail replacement busses when required [5].

Light rail
Line Destinations Notes
R1 Alinga Street
R1 EPIC and Racecourse*, Gungahlin Place * Limited peak hours services only

ACTION bus services
Route Number Commences Terminates
 R9  Belconnen (Cohen Street) via Canberra Stadium Watson
 30  Belconnen (Cohen Street) via University of Canberra Dickson Shops
 31  Belconnen (Cohen Street) via Kaleen City Interchange
 50  Watson City Interchange
 51  Dickson Shops City Interchange via Lyneham, O'Connor
 53  Dickson Shops National Museum via Ainslie, Hackett and City Interchange
Dickson Interchange facing northward at night on 4 August 2020.

References
  1. "School bus services restored to Network 19 based on feedback from the Canberra community – but is it the best long term strategy?". Public Transport Association of Canberra. 20 September 2018.
  2. McIlroy, Tom (2 November 2015). "New bus interchange site acquired at Dickson ahead of light rail construction". The Canberra Times.
  3. McIlroy, Tom (3 November 2015). "Government could make land swap for new Dickson transport interchange". The Sydney Morning Herald.
  4. Groch, Sherryn (29 April 2019). "Commuters confused but officials happy with new bus network". The Canberra Times.
  5. "Dickson Interchange Departure Platforms" (PDF). Transport Canberra. Retrieved 2 November 2019.
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