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WASHINGTON, DC HEAVY RAIL
Metro Center |
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It was a hot June day in 1984 when this photo was taken
at Metro Center, a very busy transfer point in the central part of
the District. A feature unique to Metro is the lighting along the
edge of each platform. A moment or two
before a train approaches the bulbs blink repeatedly to alert passengers.
After years -- decades -- of discussion, planning is now well underway for a
major addition to the system. A long line will branch off from the
Orange Line a bit before the West Falls Church station to reach
Tysons Corner shopping districts, Dulles International Airport and other
destinations in Virginia. The route is expected to be constructed
in two phases. An 11.6-mile extension to Wiehle Ave. in Reston is
projected to open in 2012. In 2015, another 11.5 miles of the line
will begin service to Dulles and beyond in Loudon Co. |
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