Cheverly station
| Company type | Washington Metro station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | November 20, 1978 |
| Headquarters | Cheverly , United States |
Area served | Prince George's County, Maryland |
| Products | Metro rail services (Orange and Silver Lines) |
| Owner | Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) |
Cheverly station is a side-platform stop on the Washington Metro network located in Prince George's County, Maryland. Managed by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), it commenced operations on November 20, 1978. This station serves both the Orange and Silver Lines, marking the first Maryland stop when traveling eastbound on these routes. Positioned near U.S. Route 50 in Cheverly, it primarily caters to commuters and offers 530 parking spaces.
Until the inauguration of the Loudoun Gateway station as part of Silver Line Phase 2 in 2022, Cheverly recorded the lowest average weekday ridership among all Metro stations.
History
The station's opening on November 20, 1978, coincided with the extension of rail service northeastward from Stadium–Armory station and the simultaneous debut of the Deanwood, Landover, Minnesota Avenue, and New Carrollton stations.
Between March 26 and June 28, 2020, Cheverly station was temporarily closed as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
In May 2018, WMATA announced a comprehensive platform renovation project affecting twenty stations across the system. As part of this initiative, New Carrollton was closed from May 28 through September 5, 2022, with platform upgrades also taking place at Minnesota Avenue, Deanwood, Cheverly, and Landover stations along the Orange Line. To assist commuters during these closures, shuttle bus services and complimentary parking were provided.
On September 10, 2022, during the closure of the 14th Street bridge, Blue Line trains began servicing Cheverly under the Blue Plus service arrangement; this service concluded on May 7, 2023, following the reopening of the Yellow Line.
Starting June 22, 2025, service enhancements will include half of Silver Line trains operating between and , thereby improving connectivity.
Station layout
Cheverly station consists of two side platforms at ground level positioned between the tracks of the Northeast Corridor to the north and those operated by CSX to the south. Entry to the station is from the south side via a bus bay and adjacent parking areas accessed off Columbia Park Road. An elevated pedestrian bridge spanning over both CSX and Metro tracks contains fare gates, ticket vending machines, and platform access points. The only entrance to the facility is located on its southern side.
External links
- The Schumin Web Transit Center: Cheverly Station
- Station from Google Maps Street View