Laclede’s Landing Station — Local services in St. Louis

Laclede's Landing station sits just beneath the historic Eads Bridge, which opened in 1874 as a pioneering feat of engineering--one of the first major bridges to use steel and the first to employ pneumatic caissons for its deep foundations. While the bridge remains a marvel, its shadowy understructure makes the station feel a bit dim and enclosed compared to more open-air stops.

The station itself is above ground but tucked under the bridge's arches, which gives it a unique but somewhat claustrophobic atmosphere. Metrolink has done a decent job retrofitting the space with stairs and an elevator, making it functional if not especially inviting. It's clear this wasn't originally designed for modern transit, but the adaptation is serviceable.

Westbound trains head to Convention Center, while eastbound service crosses the Mississippi River into Illinois, stopping next at East Riverfront. I only passed through briefly and didn't linger. There's not much here in terms of amenities or comfort. It works fine as a transit point, but I wouldn't plan to spend time here unless you're transferring quickly or heading...

It was a quiet station with fantastic views. And is the perfect stop for Lacledes landing or for the north leg of the arch. If you're ever headed to an event on the arch grounds park down the line and hop on the metro train. There are a lot of steps involved to get up and down the station. I didn't see the elevators but I imagine they're around. There is a paid lot near the station or street parking...

It is a shame that you can not depend on it for serious things like work or time sensitive events. Timing is unreliable. I call it the Cardinals and Blues Metro. The stations ar fill with urine. I guess they can't hold it...