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City Interchange

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City Interchange, formerly City Bus Station is located in the central business district of Canberra. It is a major connecting point for Transport Canberra services across the ACT, as well as commuter bus services to surrounding areas in New South Wales. Bus stands are located on Alinga Street, East Row and Mort Street, while light rail platforms are located in the median on Northbourne Avenue. City Interchange Transport Canberra The Jolimont Centre, which serves as a station for long-distance, interstate coach services is located to the west of Northbourne Avenue, within easy walking distance of all stands and platforms.

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Construction began in January 1982 with the station opening on 23 November 1982 replacing a temporary stabling facility on the Jolimont Centre site. Construction begins on bus interchange Canberra Times 14 January 1982 page 7 Traders go all way in promotion Canberra Times 22 November 1982 page 18 Buses had previously stopped in Northbourne Avenue and London Circuit, but these stops were not separated from general traffic.New City Interchange Opens Fleetline issue 97 August 1983 page 93

Initially only served by ACTION, from January 1999 Deane's Buslines (now CDC Canberra) and Transborder Express began providing services.New Canberra-Queabeyan Services Transit Australia April 1999 page 87 Having been named City Bus Station since it opened, in April 2019 it was renamed City Interchange Canberra's new bus network begins Australian Bus issue 93 May 2019 page 5 coinciding with the opening of stage 1 of Canberra's light rail network.