McKalla station

McKalla
McKalla station platforms
General information
Location	Austin, Texas, United States
Coordinates	30.3878°N 97.7176°W / 30.3878; -97.7176
Owned by	CapMetro
Platforms	2 side platforms[1][2][3]
Tracks	2[2]
Construction
Accessible	Yes
History
Opened	February 24, 2024
Services
Preceding station CapMetro Following station Kramer toward Leander Red Line Crestview toward Downtown
Location

McKalla station is a CapMetro Rail hybrid rail station in Austin, Texas, United States. The station was built to provide convenient access to Q2 Stadium.[4] Ground broke on construction on July 18, 2022,[5] and the new station opened on February 24, 2024, coinciding with the first home match of Austin FC's 2024 season.[6][7] The station opened at 10:00 a.m. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, with rides being free.[8] Construction costs were estimated at $13 million,[9] with total costs estimated at $60 million. The station is double-tracked, includes two regular service side platforms, with the southbound platform serving both northbound and southbound trains during special events[1] and a gated walkway to the east side of the tracks.[2][3] Soon after opening of the new station, along with Broadmoor station to the north, nearby Kramer station is expected to be closed.[4] The station was designed and constructed by Stacy Witbeck.[3] Finishing touches for the station are expected to be completed in April or May 2024.[10]

References

1. "Getting You to Q2 Stadium". CapMetro. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
2. Krinjak, John (February 20, 2024). "Austin FC: Q2 Stadium train station opens in time for home opener". KTBC. Fox Television Stations. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
3. "McKalla Station". Stacy Witbeck. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
4. Thornton, Ryan (August 27, 2020). "Broadmoor rail station to break ground in September, replace Kramer station". Austin Monitor. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
5. "McKalla Station groundbreaking draws crowd to Q2 Stadium". July 18, 2022.
6. Hernandez, Mercedez (February 24, 2024). "McKalla Station at Q2 makes grand debut for Austin FC season opener". KXAN ABC. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
7. "CapMetro's McKalla Rail Station slated to open Feb. 24". kvue.com. January 25, 2024. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
8. Pauda, Erica (February 19, 2024). "CapMetro's McKalla Station opens just in time to give free rides to Q2 stadium". KXAN-TV. Nexstar Media Group. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
9. Sanders, Austin (August 3, 2018). "Precourt's Plan for McKalla Place". Austin Chronicle. Retrieved January 12, 2021.
10. Bernier, Nathan (February 23, 2024). "New CapMetro train station opens at Q2 Stadium as 'quiet zones' take effect". KUT. Moody College of Communication, The University of Texas at Austin. Retrieved February 23, 2024.