- Naylor Road (WMATA station)
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Naylor Road Station statistics Address 3101 Branch Avenue
Temple Hills, MD 20748Lines Connections WMATA Metrobus
TheBusStructure Elevated Platforms 1 island platform Tracks 2 Parking 1368 spaces Bicycle facilities 14 racks, 40 lockers Other information Opened January 13, 2001 Accessible Code F09 Owned by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Services Preceding station Washington Metro Following station Suitlandtoward Branch AvenueGreen Line Southern Avenuetoward GreenbeltNaylor Road is an island platformed Washington Metro station in unincorporated Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. The station was opened on January 13, 2001, and is operated by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA). Providing service for only the Green Line, the station is located between Naylor Road, Branch Avenue and Suitland Parkway.
Groundbreaking for the final segment of the Green Line occurred on September 23, 1995,[1] and the station opened on January 13, 2001.[2] Its opening coincided with the completion of approximately 6.5 miles (10.5 km) of rail southeast of the Anacostia station and the opening of the Branch Avenue, Congress Heights, Southern Avenue and Suitland stations.[2] The station won an award from the Portland Cement Association for its use of concrete.[3]
References
- ^ Fehr, Stephen C. (September 23, 1995), "After 25 years of building, Metro nears finish line", The Washington Post: B1
- ^ a b Layton, Lyndsey (January 14, 2001), "All Metro doors now open; Five new Green Line stations complete 32-year project, but expansions continue", The Washington Post: A1
- ^ WMATA Green Line
External links
- WMATA: Naylor Road Station
- StationMasters Online: Naylor Road Station
- The Schumin Web Transit Center: Naylor Road Station
- Station from Google Maps Street View
Coordinates: 38°51′4.1″N 76°57′22.7″W / 38.851139°N 76.956306°W
Categories:- Green Line (Washington Metro)
- Washington Metro stations in Maryland
- Railway stations opened in 2001
- Washington Metro stubs
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