Benning Road station
| Company type | Washington Metro station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | November 22, 1980 |
| Headquarters | Washington, D.C. , United States |
| Owner | Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) |
Benning Road station is a Washington Metro facility featuring an island-platformed design, located within the Northeast Washington, D.C. neighborhood of Benning Ridge. Managed by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), it commenced operations on November 22, 1980. The station serves both the Blue and Silver Lines and is positioned close to the junction of Benning Road and East Capitol Street amidst a primarily residential district. It marks the initial stop after the Blue and Silver Lines separate from the Orange Line east of the Anacostia River, as well as the final station within the District of Columbia when traveling eastward.
History
The inauguration of this station took place on November 22, 1980, coinciding with the extension of rail service eastward from the Stadium–Armory station. This expansion also included the opening of both Addison Road and Capitol Heights stations.
In December 2012, Benning Road was incorporated into the Silver Line network during its extension past its original terminus at Stadium–Armory, reaching into Prince George's County, Maryland, and ultimately connecting to Largo—the eastern endpoint of the Blue Line. This modification was prompted by safety issues related to a pocket track located east of Stadium–Armory. The commencement of Silver Line service at Benning Road occurred on July 26, 2014.
Station layout
The station is distinguished by its 22-coffer "waffle" ceiling vault architecture, a design element it shares with stations such as , , , , and .
External links
- The Schumin Web Transit Center: Benning Road Station
- Benning Road entrance from Google Maps Street View
- Articles with short description
- Stations on the Blue Line (Washington Metro)
- Stations on the Silver Line (Washington Metro)
- Washington Metro stations in Washington, D.C.
- Railway stations in the United States opened in 1980
- 1980 establishments in Washington, D.C.
- Railway stations located underground in Washington, D.C.
- Northeast (Washington, D.C.)