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CapMetro Announces Start of North Burnet/Uptown Station Project

Starting this month, construction crews will be on site to perform preliminary work, in preparation for the complete construction to begin in November 2025.

October 8, 2025
CapMetro Announces Start of North Burnet/Uptown Station Project

The North Burnet/Uptown Station — part of the Red Line corridor connecting Downtown Austin to Leander — contributes to Project Connect’s broader vision to expand and enhance the Red Line, improving commuter rail access and reliability across the region. 

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The North Burnet / Uptown Station reflects a potent combination of Brandywine Realty Trust’s private development expertise and CapMetro’s public transit leadership. 

Photo: CapMetro

Austin, Texas’s CapMetro and Brandywine Realty Trust have begun site preparations for the new North Burnet/Uptown Station, formerly referred to as Broadmoor Station. 

Starting this month, construction crews will be on site to perform preliminary work, in preparation for the complete construction to begin in November 2025.

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Bringing Public Transit to Central Texas

The collaborative effort represents another significant investment in public transportation in Central Texas, bringing enhanced connectivity to the heart of one of North Austin’s fastest-growing communities. The station is projected to become the second busiest along CapMetro’s Red Line, strengthening the area’s role as a dynamic, transit-oriented, mixed-use district.

The North Burnet/Uptown Station — part of the Red Line corridor connecting Downtown Austin to Leander — contributes to Project Connect’s broader vision to expand and enhance the Red Line, improving commuter rail access and reliability across the region. 

The new station will provide direct commuter rail access to one of the city's most transformative mixed-use developments. Located just steps from Solaris House, a modern residential community, and One Uptown, a Class-A office tower, the station will serve as a vibrant gateway for thousands of commuters, residents, and visitors.

“This marks a strong step forward in building a smarter, more connected future for Central Texas,” said Dottie Watkins, president and CEO of CapMetro. “The North Burnet/Uptown Station isn’t just about expanding transit — it’s about creating meaningful access to opportunity in one of our region’s fastest-growing corridors.”

About the North Burnet/Uptown Station

The newest Red Line Station is located within the 66-acre Uptown ATX development in the growing North Burnet corridor, just north of the existing Kramer Station.

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Key features include:

  • Two double-length platforms to accommodate high-capacity service.

  • Over a half mile of double track to support operational reliability.

  • Pedestrian- and bike-friendly pathways to support multimodal access.

  • Connections to local bus routes for integrated transit options.

  • 200 shared parking spaces for customers.

  • Various safety and security enhancements, including lighting and surveillance.

A Strategic Public-Private Partnership

The North Burnet / Uptown Station reflects a potent combination of Brandywine Realty Trust’s private development expertise and CapMetro’s public transit leadership

Brandywine is contributing the land, coordinating the infrastructure, planning, and providing investment, while CapMetro is delivering the regional mobility framework and the operational infrastructure to ensure long-term transit accessibility.

Brandywine and CapMetro will coordinate all construction updates, service impacts, and launch details. In the meantime, the development of new commercial, residential, and civic spaces at Uptown continues.

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