NEW: Metro says it will open the Silver Line extension on Tues. Nov. 15.
The long-awaited six-station, 11.5-mile extension connects to Dulles International Airport and puts Metrorail into Loudoun County for the first time. The new terminus, Ashburn, is 30 miles from D.C. #WMATA
The long-awaited six-station, 11.5-mile extension connects to Dulles International Airport and puts Metrorail into Loudoun County for the first time. The new terminus, Ashburn, is 30 miles from D.C. #WMATA
"On opening day, customers who visit the six new stations - Reston Town Center, Herndon, Innovation Center, Washington Dulles International Airport, Loudoun Gateway, Ashburn – will be greeted by Metro teams handing out commemorative pennants, a tradition that started in 1976."
Metro hasn't submitted the safety certification for the line yet as it has a few open items left.
"We are coordinating daily with the WMSC," Metro says in a release.
WMSC says everything on the list has to be done before the opening date.
Metro seems confident it can do that.
"We are coordinating daily with the WMSC," Metro says in a release.
WMSC says everything on the list has to be done before the opening date.
Metro seems confident it can do that.
Our story on the Silver Line extension opening will be updated throughout the day here:
dcist.com/story/22/10/31…
dcist.com/story/22/10/31…
Just five weeks ago, Metro revealed its new map for the Silver Line extension. dcist.com/story/22/09/23…
In about two weeks time, you'll be able to ride the trains along that extension.
In about two weeks time, you'll be able to ride the trains along that extension.
Earlier this month, Sen. Warner told me he likens the constant Silver Line delays to waiting for a home renovation. Once you're done and can enjoy the benefits, the bad memories of waiting fade.
He hopes they fade for people who ride the new Silver Line.
He hopes they fade for people who ride the new Silver Line.
https://twitter.com/MarkWarner/status/1587144231063265282
Here's that tape from Sen. Warner. otter.ai/s/wnhMYGu_SAe6…
Just how long will journeys around the new Silver Line take? Here are a few timetables from Metro's website: wmata.com/rider-guide/si…
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