Brickell station is a Metrorail and Metromover rapid transit station in Miami, Florida, serving the Metrorail system's Green & Orange Lines and the Metromover system's Brickell Loop. One of the core stations of Miami's public transport network, it serves the financial district of Brickell. Combined, the Metrorail and Metromover station complex at Brickell sees roughly 8,430 boardings each weekday, making it the Metrorail system's second-busiest station.

History

thumb|left|North entrance to the station

One of the original Metrorail stations, Brickell opened along with the initial stretch of the system from Dadeland South to Historic Overtown/Lyric Theatre, then called "Overtown." The Metromover station opened ten years later on May 26, 1994.

It featured as a level in the videogame Hotline Miami.

Station layout

The Metrorail station and Metromover station are located next to each other and are connected by an overhang. The Metrorail station can hold up to six cars and has a canopy covering most of the platform. The Metromover platform can hold up to two Metromover cars and is completely covered.

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File:Bikes at Brickell station.jpg|A busy bike and ride rack at Brickell station

File:Brickell Station Miami with decorated roof.jpg|Decorated roof of the Metrmover station

File:Space Invaders Brickell.jpg|Invader's addition to the station

File:Brickell station exercise park and M-Path sign.jpg|New exercise park under the station in 2016, and MetroPath sign

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References

  • MDT – Metrorail Stations
  • MDT – Metromover Stations
  • Metromover Station from Google Maps Street View
  • Metrorail entrance from Google Maps Street View