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There are sixteen '''stations on the [[G:link]]''', a [[light rail]] system serving the [[Gold Coast, Queensland|Gold Coast]] in [[Queensland]], [[Australia]]. The system consists of a single {{convert|13|km|adj=on}} line that opened with sixteen initial stations on 20 July 2014. It is operated under contract by [[Keolis Downer]] and funded jointly by [[City of Gold Coast|local]], [[Government of Queensland|state]] and [[Government of Australia|federal]] governments.<ref name="operation">{{cite news|url=http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/all-aboard--gc-light-rail-takes-off-20140720-zv1tz.html|work=[[Brisbane Times]]|publisher=[[Fairfax Media]]|title=All aboard – GC light rail takes off|first=Tony|last=Moore|date=20 July 2014|accessdate=10 June 2016}}</ref> The system's average daily ridership is 21,000 as of February 2016.<ref name="passengers">{{cite news|url=http://www.goldcoastbulletin.com.au/news/gold-coast/gold-coast-light-rail-hits-10-million-tram-passenger-mark-as-tender-announcement-nears-for-stage-two/news-story/040fda714b58dade31c735393ef24f45|work=[[Gold Coast Bulletin|The Gold Coast Bulletin]]|publisher=[[News Corp Australia]]|title=Gold Coast light rail hits 10 million tram passenger mark as tender announcement nears for stage two|first=Kathleen|last=Skene|date=14 May 2016|accessdate=10 June 2016}}</ref>
There are '''sixteen stations in the [[G:link]]''', a [[light rail]] system serving the [[Gold Coast, Queensland|Gold Coast]] in [[Queensland]], [[Australia]]. The system consists of a single {{convert|13|km|adj=on}} line that opened with sixteen initial stations on 20 July 2014. It is operated under contract by [[Keolis Downer]] and funded jointly by [[City of Gold Coast|local]], [[Government of Queensland|state]] and [[Government of Australia|federal]] governments.<ref name="operation">{{cite news|url=http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/all-aboard--gc-light-rail-takes-off-20140720-zv1tz.html|work=[[Brisbane Times]]|publisher=[[Fairfax Media]]|title=All aboard – GC light rail takes off|first=Tony|last=Moore|date=20 July 2014|accessdate=10 June 2016}}</ref> The system's average daily ridership is 21,000 as of February 2016.<ref name="passengers">{{cite news|url=http://www.goldcoastbulletin.com.au/news/gold-coast/gold-coast-light-rail-hits-10-million-tram-passenger-mark-as-tender-announcement-nears-for-stage-two/news-story/040fda714b58dade31c735393ef24f45|work=[[Gold Coast Bulletin|The Gold Coast Bulletin]]|publisher=[[News Corp Australia]]|title=Gold Coast light rail hits 10 million tram passenger mark as tender announcement nears for stage two|first=Kathleen|last=Skene|date=14 May 2016|accessdate=10 June 2016}}</ref>


Seven stations are located in [[Southport, Queensland|Southport]], one is in [[Main Beach, Queensland|Main Beach]], six are in [[Surfers Paradise, Queensland|Surfers Paradise]], and two are in [[Broadbeach, Queensland|Broadbeach]]. [[TransLink (South East Queensland)|TransLink]] charges fares that increase as passengers travel through twenty-three concentric [[TransLink (South East Queensland)#Ticketing|zones]] radiating outward from the [[Brisbane central business district]];<ref name="zones">{{cite web |url=http://translink.com.au/tickets-and-fares/fares-and-zones/zones |title=Zones |website=[[TransLink (South East Queensland)|TransLink]] |publisher=[[Government of Queensland|Queensland Government]] |year=2016 |accessdate=11 June 2016}}</ref> all of the stations are located within four of these zones. Fifteen of the stations are street-level open-air structures featuring passenger canopies, and one is underground. Ten stations have [[side platform]]s and six have an [[island platform]]. It takes 33 minutes to travel from one end of the line to the other. Eight of the stations have [[Kiosk#Small shops|kiosk]]s, six stations offer transfers to [[TransLink (South East Queensland)|TransLink]] bus services and none have [[park and ride]] lots.<ref name="parkandride">{{cite news|url=http://www.goldcoastbulletin.com.au/news/gold-coast/gold-coast-light-rail-passengers-will-have-no-where-to-park-and-ride/story-fnj94idh-1226804466888|work=[[Gold Coast Bulletin|The Gold Coast Bulletin]]|publisher=[[News Corp Australia]]|title=Gold Coast Light rail passengers will have no where to park and ride|first=Jessica|last=Elder|date=18 January 2014|accessdate=10 June 2016}}</ref> Gold Coast University Hospital is the northern [[Train station#Terminus|terminus]] of the system, while Broadbeach South is the southern terminus. The most heavily trafficked station is Cavill Avenue, with an average 4,729 daily passengers in February 2016.<ref name="passengers"/>
Seven stations are located in [[Southport, Queensland|Southport]], one is in [[Main Beach, Queensland|Main Beach]], six are in [[Surfers Paradise, Queensland|Surfers Paradise]], and two are in [[Broadbeach, Queensland|Broadbeach]]. [[TransLink (South East Queensland)|TransLink]] charges fares that increase as passengers travel through twenty-three concentric [[TransLink (South East Queensland)#Ticketing|zones]] radiating outward from the [[Brisbane central business district]];<ref name="zones">{{cite web |url=http://translink.com.au/tickets-and-fares/fares-and-zones/zones |title=Zones |website=[[TransLink (South East Queensland)|TransLink]] |publisher=[[Government of Queensland|Queensland Government]] |year=2016 |accessdate=11 June 2016}}</ref> all of the stations are located within four of these zones. Fifteen of the stations are street-level open-air structures featuring passenger canopies, and one is underground making it the only underground tram station in Australia.<ref name="underground">{{cite news|url=http://www.goldcoastbulletin.com.au/news/gold-coast/first-tram-heads-underground-in-australia-in-55-years-as-glink-testing-progresses/story-fnj94idh-1226759780883|work=[[Gold Coast Bulletin|The Gold Coast Bulletin]]|publisher=[[News Corp Australia]]|title=First tram heads underground in Australia in 55 years as G:Link testing progresses|first=Shaya|last=Laughlin|date=14 November 2013|accessdate=10 June 2016}}</ref> Ten stations have [[side platform]]s and six have an [[island platform]]. It takes 33 minutes to travel from one end of the line to the other. Eight of the stations have [[Kiosk#Small shops|kiosk]]s, six stations offer transfers to [[TransLink (South East Queensland)|TransLink]] bus services and none have [[park and ride]] lots.<ref name="parkandride">{{cite news|url=http://www.goldcoastbulletin.com.au/news/gold-coast/gold-coast-light-rail-passengers-will-have-no-where-to-park-and-ride/story-fnj94idh-1226804466888|work=[[Gold Coast Bulletin|The Gold Coast Bulletin]]|publisher=[[News Corp Australia]]|title=Gold Coast Light rail passengers will have no where to park and ride|first=Jessica|last=Elder|date=18 January 2014|accessdate=10 June 2016}}</ref> Gold Coast University Hospital is the northern [[Train station#Terminus|terminus]] of the system, while Broadbeach South is the southern terminus. The most heavily trafficked station is Cavill Avenue, with an average 4,729 daily passengers in February 2016.<ref name="passengers"/>


In preparation for the [[2018 Commonwealth Games]], a {{convert|7.3|km|mi|adj=on}} northern extension is scheduled to open in 2018. Three new stations are planned with two located in [[Parkwood, Queensland|Parkwood]] and one in [[Helensvale, Queensland|Helensvale]]. The northern terminus of the system will become a stop at [[Helensvale railway station]] that will offer transfers to TransLink bus services and to the [[Gold Coast railway line]]. All of the new stations will be at street-level. One new station will have [[side platform]]s and two will have an [[island platform]]. The new extension will add 11 minutes to the total travel time. Two of the new stations will have free park and ride lots with a total of 1,400 new parking spaces.<ref name="northern">{{cite news|url=http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/gold-coast-light-rail-stage-two-and-brisbane-link-unveiled-20150806-gisy3c.html|work=[[Brisbane Times]]|publisher=[[Fairfax Media]]|title=Gold Coast light rail stage two and Brisbane link unveiled|first=Tony|last=Moore|date=7 August 2015|accessdate=10 June 2016}}</ref><ref name="northern2">{{cite magazine |last= |first= |date=21 March 2016 |title=Gold Coast light rail Stage 2 contractor selected |url=http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/urban/single-view/view/gold-coast-light-rail-stage-2-contractor-selected.html |magazine=[[Railway Gazette International]] |location= |publisher= |access-date=11 June 2016}}</ref> Following [[public consultation]], a {{convert|20.5|km|mi|adj=on}} southern extension that will terminate at the [[Gold Coast Airport]] is in the [[Transportation planning|planning]] stages.<ref name="southern">{{cite news|url=http://www.goldcoastbulletin.com.au/news/gold-coast/gold-coast-council-community-consultation-backs-southern-coastal-light-rail-airport-link/news-story/ac43896cbdc6869e975f67d755005433|work=[[Gold Coast Bulletin|The Gold Coast Bulletin]]|publisher=[[News Corp Australia]]|title=Gold Coast Council community consultation backs southern coastal light rail airport link|first=Andrew|last=Potts|date=12 May 2016|accessdate=15 June 2016}}</ref>
In preparation for the [[2018 Commonwealth Games]], a {{convert|7.3|km|mi|adj=on}} northern extension is scheduled to open in 2018. Three new stations are planned with two located in [[Parkwood, Queensland|Parkwood]] and one in [[Helensvale, Queensland|Helensvale]]. The northern terminus of the system will become a stop at [[Helensvale railway station]] that will offer transfers to TransLink bus services and to the [[Gold Coast railway line]]. All of the new stations will be at street-level. One new station will have [[side platform]]s and two will have an [[island platform]]. The new extension will add 11 minutes to the total travel time. Two of the new stations will have free park and ride lots with a total of 1,400 new parking spaces.<ref name="northern">{{cite news|url=http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/gold-coast-light-rail-stage-two-and-brisbane-link-unveiled-20150806-gisy3c.html|work=[[Brisbane Times]]|publisher=[[Fairfax Media]]|title=Gold Coast light rail stage two and Brisbane link unveiled|first=Tony|last=Moore|date=7 August 2015|accessdate=10 June 2016}}</ref><ref name="northern2">{{cite magazine |last= |first= |date=21 March 2016 |title=Gold Coast light rail Stage 2 contractor selected |url=http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/urban/single-view/view/gold-coast-light-rail-stage-2-contractor-selected.html |magazine=[[Railway Gazette International]] |location= |publisher= |access-date=11 June 2016}}</ref> Following [[public consultation]], a {{convert|20.5|km|mi|adj=on}} southern extension that will terminate at the [[Gold Coast Airport]] is in the [[Transportation planning|planning]] stages.<ref name="southern">{{cite news|url=http://www.goldcoastbulletin.com.au/news/gold-coast/gold-coast-council-community-consultation-backs-southern-coastal-light-rail-airport-link/news-story/ac43896cbdc6869e975f67d755005433|work=[[Gold Coast Bulletin|The Gold Coast Bulletin]]|publisher=[[News Corp Australia]]|title=Gold Coast Council community consultation backs southern coastal light rail airport link|first=Andrew|last=Potts|date=12 May 2016|accessdate=15 June 2016}}</ref>
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! [[Kiosk#Small shops|Kiosk]]<ref name="kiosk">{{cite news|url=http://www.goldcoastbulletin.com.au/news/gold-coast/gold-coast-light-rail-kiosks-a-slap-in-the-face-to-nearby-traders/news-story/8ab23120a184053becae9b0ce475d361|work=[[Gold Coast Sun|The Gold Coast Sun]]|publisher=[[News Corp Australia]]|title=Gold Coast light rail kiosks a ‘slap in the face’ to nearby traders|first=Robyn|last=Wuth|date=16 August 2015|accessdate=10 June 2016}}</ref>
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| Gold Coast University Hospital {{rint|bus}}
|style="background-color:#ddffdd"| Gold Coast University Hospital†{{rint|bus}}
| [[File:GCUH Glink Station.jpg|100px|alt=An underground, side platform station with few passengers visible on the platform.|Gold Coast University Hospital]]
| [[File:GCUH Glink Station.jpg|100px|alt=An underground, side platform station with few passengers visible on the platform.|Gold Coast University Hospital]]
| [[Southport, Queensland|Southport]]
| [[Southport, Queensland|Southport]]
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| Griffith University {{rint|bus}}
|style="background-color:#FFE6BD"| Griffith University{{rint|bus}}
| [[File:Griffith University GoldLinQ station.jpg|100px|alt=A side platform station with street-level open-air structures featuring passenger canopies situated either side of two train tracks, and overhead lines above. A parking lot is visible.|Griffith University]]
| [[File:Griffith University GoldLinQ station.jpg|100px|alt=A side platform station with street-level open-air structures featuring passenger canopies situated either side of two train tracks, and overhead lines above. A parking lot is visible.|Griffith University]]
| [[Southport, Queensland|Southport]]
| [[Southport, Queensland|Southport]]
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* [[Southport, Queensland#Southport General Cemetery|Southport Cemetery Ghost Tour]]
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| Southport {{rint|bus}}
|style="background-color:#FFE6BD"| Southport{{rint|bus}}
| [[File:Gold Coast Light Rail - Southport Station.jpg|100px|alt=A night view of a side platform station with street-level open-air structures featuring passenger canopies situated either side of two train tracks, and overhead lines above. Various buildings are located in the background, and a road and traffic lights are visible in the foreground.|Southport]]
| [[File:Gold Coast Light Rail - Southport Station.jpg|100px|alt=A night view of a side platform station with street-level open-air structures featuring passenger canopies situated either side of two train tracks, and overhead lines above. Various buildings are located in the background, and a road and traffic lights are visible in the foreground.|Southport]]
| [[Southport, Queensland|Southport]]
| [[Southport, Queensland|Southport]]
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* [[Chinatown, Gold Coast|Chinatown]]
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* Beach access
* Beach access
* Jetpack Flyboard Adventures
* Marina Mirage Shopping
* MacIntosh Island Park
* [[Sea World (Australia)#Sea World Resort and Water Park|Sea World Resort & Water Park]]
* [[Sea World (Australia)#Sea World Resort and Water Park|Sea World Resort & Water Park]]
* Tedder Avenue Precinct
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| Surfers Paradise North {{rint|bus}}
|style="background-color:#FFE6BD"| Surfers Paradise North{{rint|bus}}
| [[File:Gold Coast Light Rail - Surfers Paradise North Station.jpg|100px|alt=A side platform station with street-level open-air structures featuring passenger canopies situated either side of two train tracks, and overhead lines above. Various buildings are located in the background, and a road is visible to the right of the station.|Surfers Paradise North]]
| [[File:Gold Coast Light Rail - Surfers Paradise North Station.jpg|100px|alt=A side platform station with street-level open-air structures featuring passenger canopies situated either side of two train tracks, and overhead lines above. Various buildings are located in the background, and a road is visible to the right of the station.|Surfers Paradise North]]
| [[Surfers Paradise, Queensland|Surfers Paradise]]
| [[Surfers Paradise, Queensland|Surfers Paradise]]
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* Beach access
* King Tutts Putt Putt
* Planet Chill Ice Skating
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| Cypress Avenue {{rint|bus}}
|style="background-color:#FFE6BD"| Cypress Avenue{{rint|bus}}
| [[File:Cypress Avenue Station - Gold Coast Light Rail.jpg|100px|alt=A side platform station with street-level open-air structures featuring passenger canopies situated either side of two train tracks, overhead lines above, and few passengers visible on the platform. A yellow northbound tram is arriving at the station. Various buildings are located in the background, and a road is visible to the left of the station.|Cypress Avenue]]
| [[File:Cypress Avenue Station - Gold Coast Light Rail.jpg|100px|alt=A side platform station with street-level open-air structures featuring passenger canopies situated either side of two train tracks, overhead lines above, and few passengers visible on the platform. A yellow northbound tram is arriving at the station. Various buildings are located in the background, and a road is visible to the left of the station.|Cypress Avenue]]
| [[Surfers Paradise, Queensland|Surfers Paradise]]
| [[Surfers Paradise, Queensland|Surfers Paradise]]
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* [[Chevron Renaissance Shopping Centre|Chevron Renaissance Shopping]]
* [[Chevron Renaissance Shopping Centre|Chevron Renaissance Shopping]]
* [[Funtime (amusement park)|Sling Shot Gold Coast]]
* [[Funtime (amusement park)|Sling Shot Gold Coast]]
* Infinity
* Racecentre
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| {{coord|-28.00138496858148|153.4283270305037|format=dms|type:railwaystation_region:AU-QLD|display=inline|name=Cavill Avenue station}}
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* Aqua Duck
* Beach access
* Beach access
* Bluewater Cruises
* [[Cavill Avenue|Cavill Mall Shopping]]
* [[Cavill Avenue|Cavill Mall Shopping]]
* [[Centro Surfers Paradise|Paradise Centre]]
* [[Centro Surfers Paradise|Paradise Centre]]
* iFLY Indoor Skydiving
* Jet Boat Extreme
* Racecentre
* [[Ripley's Believe It or Not!#Museums|Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! Odditorium]]
* Surfers Paradise Information & Booking Centre
* Surfers Paradise Night Markets
* Surfers RSL
* [[Timezone (video arcades)|Timezone]]
* The Wax Museum
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* [[Centro Surfers Paradise|Paradise Centre]]
* [[Centro Surfers Paradise|Paradise Centre]]
* iFLY Indoor Skydiving
* [[SkyPoint Observation Deck|Skypoint]]
* [[SkyPoint Observation Deck|Skypoint]]
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* Beach access
* Kokoda Memorial Walk and Queensland Korean War Memorial
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| {{coord|-28.02825400035663|153.4297740192515|format=dms|type:railwaystation_region:AU-QLD|display=inline|name=Broadbeach North station}}
| {{flatlist|
| {{flatlist|
* Broadbeach Markets
* [[Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre|Convention Centre]]
* [[Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre|Convention Centre]]
* [[Jupiters Hotel and Casino|Jupiters Casino]]
* [[Jupiters Hotel and Casino|Jupiters Casino]]
* Niecon Shopping Plaza
* [[Oasis Shopping Centre|Oasis Shopping Complex]]
* [[Oasis Shopping Centre|Oasis Shopping Complex]]
* [[The Oracle, Queensland|Oracle Shopping Centre]]
* [[The Oracle, Queensland|Oracle Shopping Centre]]
}}
}}
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| Broadbeach South {{rint|bus}}
|style="background-color:#ddffdd"| Broadbeach South†{{rint|bus}}
| [[File:Gold Coast Light Rail - Broadbeach South Terminus.jpg|100px|alt=A side platform station with street-level open-air structures featuring passenger canopies situated either side of two train tracks, overhead lines above, and few passengers visible on the platform. Various buildings are located in the background, and roads are visible either side of the station.|Broadbeach South]]
| [[File:Gold Coast Light Rail - Broadbeach South Terminus.jpg|100px|alt=A side platform station with street-level open-air structures featuring passenger canopies situated either side of two train tracks, overhead lines above, and few passengers visible on the platform. Various buildings are located in the background, and roads are visible either side of the station.|Broadbeach South]]
| [[Broadbeach, Queensland|Broadbeach]]
| [[Broadbeach, Queensland|Broadbeach]]
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==Future stations==
==Future stations==
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|style="background-color:#D0E7FF"| Helensvale†{{rint|bus}}{{rint|rail}}
| [[Helensvale, Queensland|Helensvale]]
| [[Helensvale, Queensland|Helensvale]]
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Revision as of 08:24, 30 June 2016

There are sixteen stations in the G:link, a light rail system serving the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia. The system consists of a single 13-kilometre (8.1 mi) line that opened with sixteen initial stations on 20 July 2014. It is operated under contract by Keolis Downer and funded jointly by local, state and federal governments.[1] The system's average daily ridership is 21,000 as of February 2016.[2]

Seven stations are located in Southport, one is in Main Beach, six are in Surfers Paradise, and two are in Broadbeach. TransLink charges fares that increase as passengers travel through twenty-three concentric zones radiating outward from the Brisbane central business district;[3] all of the stations are located within four of these zones. Fifteen of the stations are street-level open-air structures featuring passenger canopies, and one is underground making it the only underground tram station in Australia.[4] Ten stations have side platforms and six have an island platform. It takes 33 minutes to travel from one end of the line to the other. Eight of the stations have kiosks, six stations offer transfers to TransLink bus services and none have park and ride lots.[5] Gold Coast University Hospital is the northern terminus of the system, while Broadbeach South is the southern terminus. The most heavily trafficked station is Cavill Avenue, with an average 4,729 daily passengers in February 2016.[2]

In preparation for the 2018 Commonwealth Games, a 7.3-kilometre (4.5 mi) northern extension is scheduled to open in 2018. Three new stations are planned with two located in Parkwood and one in Helensvale. The northern terminus of the system will become a stop at Helensvale railway station that will offer transfers to TransLink bus services and to the Gold Coast railway line. All of the new stations will be at street-level. One new station will have side platforms and two will have an island platform. The new extension will add 11 minutes to the total travel time. Two of the new stations will have free park and ride lots with a total of 1,400 new parking spaces.[6][7] Following public consultation, a 20.5-kilometre (12.7 mi) southern extension that will terminate at the Gold Coast Airport is in the planning stages.[8]

Stations

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Bus interchange Transfer station to TransLink bus services
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Station Photo Suburb Zone(s)[a] Opened Grade Platform layout Time[b] Kiosk[9] Coordinates Tourist attractions nearby
Gold Coast University Hospital†Bus interchange An underground, side platform station with few passengers visible on the platform. Southport 12 & 13 20 July 2014 Underground Side 0 Yes 27°57′38″S 153°22′50″E / 27.96058801122899°S 153.3805270074086°E / -27.96058801122899; 153.3805270074086 (Gold Coast University Hospital station)
Griffith UniversityBus interchange A side platform station with street-level open-air structures featuring passenger canopies situated either side of two train tracks, and overhead lines above. A parking lot is visible. Southport 13 20 July 2014 Street-level Side 2 Yes 27°57′47″S 153°23′05″E / 27.96310100826907°S 153.3847270177895°E / -27.96310100826907; 153.3847270177895 (Griffith University station)
Queen Street An island platform station with a street-level open-air structure featuring a passenger canopy situated between two train tracks, overhead lines above, and many passengers visible on the platform. Various buildings are located in the background, and roads are visible either side of the station. Southport 13 20 July 2014 Street-level Island 5 No 27°58′13″S 153°23′40″E / 27.97014400301919°S 153.3943119762741°E / -27.97014400301919; 153.3943119762741 (Queen Street station)
Nerang Street
Upload Photo 		Southport 13 20 July 2014 Street-level Side 8 No 27°58′15″S 153°24′29″E / 27.9708930242692°S 153.4081450397127°E / -27.9708930242692; 153.4081450397127 (Nerang Street station) —
SouthportBus interchange A night view of a side platform station with street-level open-air structures featuring passenger canopies situated either side of two train tracks, and overhead lines above. Various buildings are located in the background, and a road and traffic lights are visible in the foreground. Southport 13 20 July 2014 Street-level Side 10 Yes 27°58′04″S 153°24′49″E / 27.96767198026777°S 153.4137290072524°E / -27.96767198026777; 153.4137290072524 (Southport station)
Southport South An island platform station with a street-level open-air structure featuring a passenger canopy situated between two train tracks, and overhead lines above. A yellow southbound tram is stopped at the station. Various buildings are located in the background, and roads are visible either side of the station. Southport 13 20 July 2014 Street-level Island 12 No 27°58′23″S 153°24′56″E / 27.97292200449846°S 153.4156260296748°E / -27.97292200449846; 153.4156260296748 (Southport South station)
Broadwater Parklands An island platform station with a street-level open-air structure featuring a passenger canopy situated between two train tracks, and overhead lines above. Various buildings are located in the background, and a road is visible to the right of the station. A signpost is also visible. Southport 13 20 July 2014 Street-level Island 13 No 27°58′25″S 153°25′07″E / 27.97368303315098°S 153.4184809720031°E / -27.97368303315098; 153.4184809720031 (Broadwater Parklands station) —
Main Beach An island platform station with a street-level open-air structure featuring a passenger canopy situated between two train tracks, and overhead lines above. Various buildings are located in the background, and a road is visible to the left of the station. A signpost is also visible. Main Beach 13 20 July 2014 Street-level Island 15 No 27°58′54″S 153°25′25″E / 27.98177701736415°S 153.4235670198146°E / -27.98177701736415; 153.4235670198146 (Main Beach station)
Surfers Paradise NorthBus interchange A side platform station with street-level open-air structures featuring passenger canopies situated either side of two train tracks, and overhead lines above. Various buildings are located in the background, and a road is visible to the right of the station. Surfers Paradise 14 20 July 2014 Street-level Side 18 No 27°59′34″S 153°25′45″E / 27.99275598624743°S 153.4292700325786°E / -27.99275598624743; 153.4292700325786 (Surfers Paradise North station)
  • Beach access
  • King Tutts Putt Putt
  • Planet Chill Ice Skating
Cypress AvenueBus interchange A side platform station with street-level open-air structures featuring passenger canopies situated either side of two train tracks, overhead lines above, and few passengers visible on the platform. A yellow northbound tram is arriving at the station. Various buildings are located in the background, and a road is visible to the left of the station. Surfers Paradise 14 20 July 2014 Street-level Side 20 Yes 27°59′47″S 153°25′45″E / 27.9964059998559°S 153.4291570252496°E / -27.9964059998559; 153.4291570252496 (Cypress Avenue station)
Cavill Avenue A side platform station with street-level open-air structures featuring passenger canopies situated either side of two train tracks, and overhead lines above. Various buildings are located in the background. Surfers Paradise 14 20 July 2014 Street-level Side 23 Yes 28°00′05″S 153°25′42″E / 28.00138496858148°S 153.4283270305037°E / -28.00138496858148; 153.4283270305037 (Cavill Avenue station)
Surfers Paradise A night view of a side platform station with street-level open-air structures featuring passenger canopies situated either side of two train tracks, and overhead lines above. Various buildings are located in the background. Surfers Paradise 14 20 July 2014 Street-level Side 25 Yes 28°00′23″S 153°25′45″E / 28.00629099022342°S 153.4291239812773°E / -28.00629099022342; 153.4291239812773 (Surfers Paradise station)
Northcliffe A side platform station with street-level open-air structures featuring passenger canopies situated either side of two train tracks, overheard lines above, and few passengers visible on the platform. A yellow, northbound tram is stopped at the station and a yellow, southbound tram is arriving. Various buildings are located in the background, and a road is visible to the right of the station. A signpost is also visible. Surfers Paradise 14 20 July 2014 Street-level Side 27 No 28°00′36″S 153°25′46″E / 28.01011200222294°S 153.4295100049356°E / -28.01011200222294; 153.4295100049356 (Northcliffe station)
  • Beach access
Florida Gardens
Upload Photo 		Surfers Paradise 14 20 July 2014 Street-level Island 29 No 28°01′02″S 153°25′45″E / 28.01726196887129°S 153.4292680362325°E / -28.01726196887129; 153.4292680362325 (Florida Gardens station)
  • Beach access
  • Kokoda Memorial Walk and Queensland Korean War Memorial
Broadbeach North An island platform station with a street-level open-air structure featuring a passenger canopy situated between two train tracks, overhead lines above, and few passengers visible on the platform. Various buildings are located in the background, and roads are visible either side of the station. A parking lot is also visible. Broadbeach 14 20 July 2014 Street-level Island 31 Yes 28°01′42″S 153°25′47″E / 28.02825400035663°S 153.4297740192515°E / -28.02825400035663; 153.4297740192515 (Broadbeach North station)
Broadbeach South†Bus interchange A side platform station with street-level open-air structures featuring passenger canopies situated either side of two train tracks, overhead lines above, and few passengers visible on the platform. Various buildings are located in the background, and roads are visible either side of the station. Broadbeach 14 & 15 20 July 2014 Street-level Side 33 Yes 28°02′08″S 153°25′52″E / 28.0356430024189°S 153.4310099883595°E / -28.0356430024189; 153.4310099883595 (Broadbeach South station)

Future stations

†Bus interchangeMainline rail interchange Terminus and transfer station to TransLink bus services and to the Gold Coast railway line
Station Suburb Planned opening Grade Platform layout Park and ride spaces
Helensvale†Bus interchangeMainline rail interchange Helensvale 2018 Street-level Island 1,277[c]
Parkwood Parkwood 2018 Street-level Side 1,000
Parkwood East Parkwood 2018 Street-level Island 0

See also

Notes

  1. ^ Some stations are assigned to multiple zones. Passengers travelling through these stations may treat the station as in whatever zone makes their fare the least expensive.[3]
  2. ^ The travel time in minutes from Gold Coast University Hospital, the northern terminus of the system.
  3. ^ 400 new park and ride spaces will be added to the 877 existing spaces at Helensvale railway station.[10]

References

General references

Inline references

  1. ^ Moore, Tony (20 July 2014). "All aboard – GC light rail takes off". Brisbane Times. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
  2. ^ a b Skene, Kathleen (14 May 2016). "Gold Coast light rail hits 10 million tram passenger mark as tender announcement nears for stage two". The Gold Coast Bulletin. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
  3. ^ a b "Zones". TransLink. Queensland Government. 2016. Retrieved 11 June 2016.
  4. ^ Laughlin, Shaya (14 November 2013). "First tram heads underground in Australia in 55 years as G:Link testing progresses". The Gold Coast Bulletin. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
  5. ^ Elder, Jessica (18 January 2014). "Gold Coast Light rail passengers will have no where to park and ride". The Gold Coast Bulletin. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
  6. ^ Moore, Tony (7 August 2015). "Gold Coast light rail stage two and Brisbane link unveiled". Brisbane Times. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
  7. ^ "Gold Coast light rail Stage 2 contractor selected". Railway Gazette International. 21 March 2016. Retrieved 11 June 2016.
  8. ^ Potts, Andrew (12 May 2016). "Gold Coast Council community consultation backs southern coastal light rail airport link". The Gold Coast Bulletin. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 15 June 2016.
  9. ^ Wuth, Robyn (16 August 2015). "Gold Coast light rail kiosks a 'slap in the face' to nearby traders". The Gold Coast Sun. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
  10. ^ "Helensvale – Zone 12". Queensland Rail. 2016. Retrieved 10 June 2016.

External links

source: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_G%3Alink_stations&type=revision&diff=727640266&oldid=727622961

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