47 years ago, on this date in 1976, WATA Metrorail service began operating. Source: Council of the District of Columbia Submitted by TimAppleBurner t3_124887f on March 28, 2023 at 1:29 AM in washingtondc 30 comments 597
blacksheepghost t1_je1hvxu wrote on March 28, 2023 at 6:59 PM Reply to comment by Bendragonpants in 47 years ago, on this date in 1976, WATA Metrorail service began operating. Source: Council of the District of Columbia by TimAppleBurner Also metro has a train depot just south of RI Ave. I assume that's why it went there specifically. Permalink Parent 5 SoonerLater85 t1_je2t2eb wrote on March 29, 2023 at 12:13 AM Yup, they wanted to have Union Station open first and they needed a rail yard. Dupont Circle was supposed to be included in the initial opening as well but was delayed because of flood damage. Permalink Parent 1
SoonerLater85 t1_je2t2eb wrote on March 29, 2023 at 12:13 AM Yup, they wanted to have Union Station open first and they needed a rail yard. Dupont Circle was supposed to be included in the initial opening as well but was delayed because of flood damage. Permalink Parent 1
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