METRO is currently seeking some public input on replacing the Reliant Park light-rail stop’s outdated moniker. The agency’s preface to the poll notes that the naming rights to the station itself were never a part of Reliant’s $300-million park-branding deal back in 2002, and  says any new name “needs to be reflective of the area, but should not include any reference to a corporate entity which might require another change in years to come.”
Setting aside any potential consideration of that plan from a reader to go ahead and get nearly 30 potential future name changes over with at once, the nominated names currently in the running are (drumroll):
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- Stadium/Arena Station, which Metro does note is “perhaps not distinctive enough,” but would likely always be technically correct;
- Astrodome Station, because Astrodome;
- Holly Hall Station, nodding to the nearest cross street along the Fannin-hugging section of rail line;
- Whatever else you think would be better (with a box for write-in candidates)
- Renaming Survey – Reliant Park Station [METRO]
- Previously on Swamplot: Metro Might Never Need To Change a Station Name Again If It Just Changes 28 of Them Now; New Names for Reliant Stadium, Reliant Park — and the Astrodome?
Photo of Reliant NRG Stadium: Russell Hancock via Swamplot Flickr Pool
Saving NRG
While it’s more “Stadium” then “Arena”, “Stadium Station” sounds odd. I like “Arena Station”. I wouldn’t pick a street name as it would be brain dead obvious which stop the stadium was if you use a name like “Arena Station”. But not “Holly Hall”
What about Bull Run Station? That would relate to the Texans AND Rodeo. Or Astrodome Station.
Just leave it. Still Reliant Park and Enron Field as far as I’m concerned.
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It’s not like the metro rail is ever flooded with tourists and it’s a basic civic history lesson.
I always call the transit center on S Main across from the Sears “Prince’s Hamburgers”, ‘cos that’s what used to be there. Decades ago.
South Loop Station
@ JC: I refer to the Wheeler Transit Center (its official name) as “Flophouse Junction” since it is hard to tell the homeless from the regular riders. And, the overall vibe is one of despair when you throw in that sad Sears next door.
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As for the Reliant/NRG stop: simple is better if not as exciting with “Stadium Station”. Station names shouldn’t confuse people.
Gun Show Station.
I’m with Joel on this. There are still Metro signs pointing to Enron field…
Stationy McStationface
Astrodome station is best, imo. Stadium Station won’t work because of the lines that go to UH.
How about just “Stadium”
Nothing like the obvious …..
Stadium McStadiumface
@Walker, I think you mean “Manassas”. ;-)
JJ’s House
Tax Burden Boulevard.
Harambe Station.
There, I said it.
What about South Station
A good opportunity to shut the entire money-sucking enterprise down and get on with providing some useful bus routes. Wait for scrap prices to rise some before ripping up the tracks for disposal.
Championship Graveyard Station
Pro Football Station
McNair Station
FootRodeo Station
Fannin/Events Station. I thought fannin had g on it, but it’s already cool being Fannin, haha.
Astrodomain…hearkens back to what the area used to be called.
Brides and Guns Offshore Monstertruck Rodeo Stop; BGOMR Station – Gomer station (the B is silent)
@Mike H Yes, Astrodomain would work!