Addison Road station
| Company type | Rapid transit station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | 1980 |
| Headquarters | Seat Pleasant , United States |
| Owner | Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority |
| Website | wmata |
Addison Road station serves as a rapid transit stop on the Washington Metro's Silver and Blue Lines. Managed by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, the station commenced operations in 1980 and functioned as the eastern endpoint of the Blue Line until 2004. Although positioned on Central Avenue within Seat Pleasant, its official mailing address is listed under Capitol Heights.
History
The facility, equipped with a single island platform, began service on November 22, 1980. Its opening coincided with the launch of new track extending eastward from Stadium–Armory station, alongside the introduction of Benning Road and Capitol Heights stations. The station features escalators flanking an elevator shaft, a design also found at North Bethesda station and Union Station. Initially named "Addison Road," the designation "Seat Pleasant" was appended in 2000 and later adjusted to a subtitle format in 2011. Until December 18, 2004, Addison Road served as the Blue Line’s eastern terminus, when service was extended further to Largo Town Center (currently ).
In the early 1980s, trains approaching Addison Road displayed blue rollsigns, which switched to orange when traveling westbound. In December 2012, Addison Road became part of the Silver Line route following its extension beyond the original terminal at , reaching into Prince George's County and terminating at Largo due to safety considerations. Silver Line operations at Addison Road officially started on July 26, 2014.
In May 2018, Metro revealed plans for an extensive platform refurbishment initiative affecting twenty stations, including Addison Road. The station’s platform underwent reconstruction between February 13 and May 23, 2021.
External links
- The Schumin Web Transit Center: Addison Road–Seat Pleasant Station
- Central Avenue entrance from Google Maps Street View