UMSL–South station is a light rail station on the Red Line of the St. Louis MetroLink system.[3] This at-grade station is located near East Drive and features 130 park and ride spaces.[4]

UMSL–South
UMSL–South station platform in November 2016
General information
Location7798 Natural Bridge Road
Normandy, Missouri
Coordinates38°42′19″N 90°18′19″W / 38.705325°N 90.305251°W / 38.705325; -90.305251
Owned byBi-State Development
Operated byMetro Transit
Platforms2 side platforms
Tracks2
Bus stands4
ConnectionsBus transport MetroBus Missouri: 4[1]
Construction
Structure typeAt-grade
Parking130 spaces
AccessibleYes
History
OpenedJuly 31, 1993 (1993-07-31)[2]
Passengers
2018516 daily
Rank29 out of 38
Services
Preceding station MetroLink Following station
UMSL–North Red Line Rock Road
Location
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In 2023, the United States Department of Agriculture announced it would build a $115 million food safety laboratory next to the station on the site of the former Immaculate Heart Convent. It is expected to open in 2025.[5]

Station layout

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The eastbound platform is accessed via a ramp and stairs from the bus boarding area. The westbound platform is accessed via two ramps and crossing over both tracks.

Side platform, doors will open on the right
Westbound      Red Line toward Lambert Airport (UMSL–North)
Eastbound      Red Line toward Shiloh–Scott (Rock Road)
Side platform, doors will open on the right
Street level Entrance/exit, bus bays, park and ride lot

Public artwork

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In 2014, Metro's Arts in Transit program commissioned the work Changing Identities by Catharine Magel for this station. Changing Identities honors four individuals killed in a bus crash and reflects on the spiritual and eternal aspects of human nature, our connection to the universe, and our solitary journeys through life.[6]

Notable places nearby

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References

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  1. ^ "Missouri System Map" (PDF) (Map). Metro Transit. November 2019. Retrieved May 31, 2023.
  2. ^ Lindecke, Fred W. (August 1, 1993). "Area Riders Throng to Try MetroLink". The St. Louis Post-Dispatch. pp. 1A, 6A. Retrieved April 15, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.  
  3. ^ "UMSL South Station". metrostlouis.org. Retrieved October 9, 2022.
  4. ^ "Park-Ride". Metro Transit – Saint Louis. Retrieved June 7, 2023.
  5. ^ Barker, Jacob (May 24, 2023). "New USDA food safety lab breaks ground in Normandy". STLtoday.com. Retrieved June 7, 2023.
  6. ^ "Changing Identities". Arts in Transit, Inc. Retrieved October 9, 2022.
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