Planning your travel
Light rail services operate between Gungahlin and the City up to every 5 minutes. Detailed light rail frequency can be found on the CMET website.
You can plan your travel using the Journey Planner which helps you plan your entire journey via light rail, bus, bicycle and walking.
If you are combining your light rail journey with another mode of travel, you may wish to view our bus timetables, park and ride locations, kiss and ride locations and active travel page.
Ticketing
Use your MyWay card which gives you 90 minutes to tap on and off for your whole integrated trip across light rail and buses. You can purchase a paper ticket, or top up your MyWay card, at ticket vending machines which are located at light rail stops. Find out more: MyWay and Ticketing page.
Waiting at the stop
For your security, all stops have 24/7 CCTV cameras installed. Remember to stand behind the yellow safety line and wait for passengers alighting the light rail vehicle before getting on board. Don’t forget to tap on with your MyWay card on the platform validator before boarding.
When the Light Rail Vehicle arrives, press the yellow button to open the doors.
On board
Please take a seat if one is available or hold onto a handrail or strap as the light rail vehicle may brake unexpectedly.
There are dedicated areas at stops and on board for mobility aid users, and red priority seating for elderly people, pregnant women and people who have impaired mobility.
When travelling with a bicycle, you must use the bike racks at all times. For further information on which types of bikes can be brought onto the light rail, and conditions of travel with bikes, visit the CMET website.
Ending your journey
Please remain seated or hold onto a handrail or strap until the light rail vehicle comes to a complete stop.
Once the Light Rail Vehicle has come to a stop, press the yellow button to open the doors.
Remember to tap off with your MyWay card on the platform.
Use the designated crossing points to cross the tracks and road when leaving the stop. Pay attention to traffic signals and don’t cross the tracks unless the signal indicates it is safe to do so.
Accessibility
The light rail network, including stops and vehicles, is fully accessible and complies with the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002.
There are dedicated areas at stops and on board for mobility aid users, and red priority seating for people with mobility needs. Accessibility symbols located on the ground at stops indicate where to passengers with mobility aids should board from. CMET Customer Service Officers are available to assist.
Further information on accessibility can be found on the CMET website.
Safety
Light rail is a very safe mode of transport and Canberra’s light rail system meets world class safety standards.
Safety information for passengers, pedestrians, cyclists and motorists around light rail can be found on the CMET website, along with resources for schools and groups.
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