Eastern Market station
| Company type | Washington Metro station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | July 1, 1977 |
| Headquarters | Washington, D.C. , United States |
| Owner | Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) |
Eastern Market station is part of the Washington Metro system, situated within the Capitol Hill area of Washington, D.C.. Managed by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), this subterranean station commenced operations on July 1, 1977. It includes a single island platform and accommodates trains on the Blue, Orange, and Silver Lines. Positioned at the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and 7th Street SE, the station derives its name from the adjacent historic Eastern Market.
History
Originally, the station was to be called Marine Barracks, reflecting its proximity to the Washington Marine Barracks located on 8th Street. However, after advocacy efforts by the Capitol Hill Restoration Society, the name was changed to Eastern Market. The station's opening on July 1, 1977, coincided with the launch of a new rail segment stretching from National Airport to RFK Stadium, which included sixteen stations along this route. Service for the Orange Line was introduced on November 20, 1978, followed by the commencement of Silver Line operations on July 26, 2014.
External links
- The Schumin Web Transit Center: Eastern Market Station
- 7th Street entrance from Google Maps Street View
- Articles with short description
- Stations on the Blue Line (Washington Metro)
- Stations on the Orange 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 1977
- 1977 establishments in Washington, D.C.
- Capitol Hill
- Railway stations located underground in Washington, D.C.