Deanwood station
| Company type | Washington Metro station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | November 20, 1978 |
| Headquarters | Washington, D.C. , United States |
| Parent | Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority |
Deanwood station is a Washington Metro facility featuring an island-platform design, situated in the Deanwood area of Northeast Washington, D.C. Managed by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), it commenced operations on November 20, 1978. This station serves both the Orange and Silver Line routes and holds the distinction of being the easternmost Metro stop within the District of Columbia, positioned at the intersection of Minnesota Avenue and 48th Street Northeast.
In 2023, Deanwood recorded an average daily ridership of 585 entries, making it the least frequented Metro station in Washington, D.C.
History
The station's inauguration on November 20, 1978, coincided with the extension of 7.4 miles of track northeastward from Stadium–Armory station and introduced service to Cheverly, Landover, Minnesota Avenue, and New Carrollton stations.
In May 2018, WMATA announced extensive platform renovations across twenty stations throughout the system. As part of this initiative, New Carrollton station was closed from May 28 to September 5, 2022. This summer project also impacted Minnesota Avenue, Deanwood, Cheverly, and Landover stations along the Orange Line. During these closures, shuttle bus services and complimentary parking were made available to commuters.
Beginning September 10, 2022, Blue Line trains temporarily served Deanwood station due to the closure of the 14th Street bridge under a service plan called Blue Plus. This arrangement concluded on May 7, 2023, with the Yellow Line resuming operations.
On June 22, 2025, half of Silver Line trains commenced running between Ashburn and New Carrollton.
Station Layout
Deanwood station is characterized by an at-grade island platform situated between CSX freight lines, utilizing excess space within the existing rail corridor. The mezzanine level and fare gates are located underground at the southern end of the platform. Access points are provided on both sides of the rail right-of-way. Adjacent to Minnesota Avenue near the southeast exit is a bus bay, while a small parking area is found just north of this entrance.
Notable places nearby
External links
- The Schumin Web Transit Center: Deanwood Station
- Minnesota Avenue entrance from Google Maps Street View
- Polk Street entrance from Google Maps Street View