LRT (Light Rail Transit)
About Light Rail Transit
Light Rail Transit (LRT) is powered by electricity and carries over 92,000 passengers on an average day. The total line is 21 km long with a total of 15 stations.
Free Park & Ride is available at Clareview, Belvedere, Stadium, and Century Park LRT Stations.
Information is also available through BusLink at 780-496-1600, and inserting the 4 or 5 digit number from the LRT station where you want to catch the train or call Transit Information at 311.
Efficient
LRT is one of the fastest and safest ways to travel in Edmonton. Trains operate at a maximum speed of 70 km/h.
Affordable
The LRT can help you save money on fuel, parking, and vehicle maintenance. ETS transit pass customers also benefit from the federal transit pass tax credit.
Accessible
LRT offers special accessibility features for customers with mobility difficulties, including elevators, escalators, automatic doors, downtown pedway, hands-free emergency phones, and wheelchair accessible washrooms.
Environmentally Friendly
LRT trains operate on electricity, which can help reduce air pollution from vehicle emissions and green house gasses. A transit rider creates 65% fewer greenhouse gas emissions than an auto user for the same trip.
Frequency of Service
| Weekdays | |
| Peak Hours | 5 minutes |
| Midday | 10 minutes |
| Evening | 15 minutes |
| Saturday | |
| Daytime | 10 minutes |
| Evening | 15 minutes |
| Sundays and Holidays | |
| 15 minutes | |
Churchill LRT Station Escalator Replacement
The escalator connecting the south end of the train platform to the pedway level in Churchill LRT Station is being removed and replaced. Work begins on Thursday, February 16, 2012.
Old Model Light Rail Vehicles Upgrade
The original U2 vehicles are being refurbished to upgrade outdated systems and replacement parts. Three vehicles at a time are being retrofitted by Bombardier Transportation with project completion scheduled for December 2012. The U2 vehicles (total 37 vehicles) average 30 years of age and have never had a major overhaul. The upgrades will maximize the life of the U2, add 15-20 years of reliable service.
Information regarding LRT Mezzanine Retail Space
The Request for Information (RFI) has closed. ETS will be proceeding with a Request for Proposal.
LRT Commuting
