October 06, 2025
CapMetro and Brandywine Realty Trust Set to Begin Construction on North Burnet/Uptown Station
This is a Public-Private Partnership to Power Transit-Oriented Growth along CapMetro’s Red Line
Austin, TX — 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 are on site to perform preliminary work, in preparation for full construction to begin in November 2025.
This collaborative effort represents another major 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-used 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 & 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. This progress reflects the strength of our public-private partnership with Brandywine Realty Trust and underscores CapMetro’s leadership in shaping strategic collaborations that maximize public investment, serve as responsible stewards of public dollars, and deliver long-term value to our community.”
“This station is more than just a transit stop—it’s a symbol of what’s possible when public agencies and private developers come together with a shared vision,” said Kyle McDonald, Vice President of Development at Brandywine Realty Trust. “Our partnership with CapMetro provides accessibility to people who want the best of both worlds in Austin, from downtown to Uptown.”
About the 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.
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 strong 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.
“I am excited that the construction of the North Burnet/Uptown Rail Station will commence this October,” said Austin City Councilmember Mike Siegel. “This is a testament to the hard work of city staff and CapMetro in the ongoing effort to listen to residents who continue to seek accessible, high-quality public transportation. Supportive of Project Connect service expansion, The North Burnet/Uptown Rail Station will provide a convenient stop near the Domain for regional-wide travelers to connect to work and play while gaining access to the rest of the CapMetro transit network.”
Brandywine and CapMetro will coordinate all construction updates, service impacts and launch details. In the meantime, development of new commercial, residential, and civic spaces at Uptown continues.
Ongoing Momentum at Uptown ATX
Uptown ATX is already home to nearly 400 luxury apartments and 350,000 square feet of office space, with additional phases of retail, hospitality, residential, office and green space underway. The district is a walkable, high-amenity neighborhood where rail, bus, bike, and pedestrian infrastructure are fully integrated into daily life.
For the latest updates, visit capmetro.org/majorprojects or uptownatx.com.
ABOUT CAPMETRO
CapMetro connects people, jobs, and communities by providing Central Texans with safe, high-quality, and sustainable transportation alternatives. The agency provides over 83,000 daily trips on its buses, trains, paratransit, and vanpool vehicles and serves a population of more than 1.2 million in its 543-square-mile service area. The region’s transportation leader, CapMetro has invested in transit services like its High-Frequency Network, which moves more people, more reliably. CapMetro is committed to increasing regional mobility and, through Project Connect, will transform how people travel throughout Central Texas. Visit capmetro.org for more information.
ABOUT BRANDYWINE REALTY TRUST
Brandywine Realty Trust (NYSE: BDN) is one of the largest, publicly traded, full-service, integrated real estate companies in the United States with a core focus in Philadelphia, PA and Austin, TX. Organized as a real estate investment trust (REIT), we own, develop, lease and manage an urban, town center and transit-oriented portfolio. Our purpose is to shape, connect and inspire the world around us through our expertise, the relationships we foster, the communities in which we live and work, and the history we build together. For more information, please visit www.brandywinerealty.com.