I like designing the stations around my factories. This factory has space for 14 trains (1.1 type) to deliver science and use bots to feed the beaconed labs. Each train has to deliver a single color science pack. All of the unloading stations have the same name, and there is a circuit which intelligently unloads the train so you don't have to worry about producing science in the correct ratio - if you are overproducing a pack, the unloading station will transfer the science packs at the correct rate to ensure that the labs are fed evenly and there is no uneven build-up of science. The science is stored in buffer chests with enough room for 8 minutes at full production of 1,200 science per minute.
Trains delivering science also get refueled. There is an additional station for delivering fuel - just send a 1.1 train there with fuel in the wagon, and the robots will take care of unloading the fuel and distributing it to the other science stations.
If you deploy this blueprint you will need to add around 500 bots.
Complete list of features:
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1,200 science per minute with beaconed labs and bots
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Buffers up to 8 minutes of science (at full output)
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Flexible unloading station, trains deliver any single color, all stations have the same name. You can also send multiple trains with the same color science pack and the unloader will do the right thing.
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Separate station for delivering train fuel
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Low profile attachment to the rail system (small intersection)
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Large setback (distance from the intersection to the factory). This helps keep the logistics network isolated (a requirement)
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Long lead-in and lead-out from the intersection: trains enter the complex at full speed and don't slow down until they are inside. When leaving, trains have room to accelerate so they exit the intersection at full speed. This reduces the impact of traffic at the intersection
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Solar panels and accumulators to fill in some gaps for aesthetics and to provide a small discount on power consumption.