Grosvenor–Strathmore station
| Company type | Rapid transit station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | August 25, 1984 |
| Headquarters | North Bethesda , United States |
Area served | Montgomery County, Maryland |
| Products | Washington Metro Red Line service |
Grosvenor–Strathmore station (previously known simply as Grosvenor, pronounced ) operates as a rapid transit stop on the Red Line within the Washington Metro system, located in North Bethesda, Maryland. This station marks the final above-ground stop for Glenmont-bound trains before reaching NoMa-Gallaudet U; beyond Grosvenor–Strathmore, trains pass over the Capital Beltway and then transition underground. It serves the Rockville Pike corridor situated in Montgomery County, Maryland.
Location
Positioned just east of Rockville Pike at the intersection with Tuckerman Lane in North Bethesda, the station derives its name from the nearby Grosvenor Lane. A prominent local feature adjacent to the station is the Music Center at Strathmore. Additionally, Grosvenor–Strathmore represents the first outbound stop outside of the Capital Beltway when traveling toward Shady Grove on the Red Line.
History
Operations at Grosvenor station commenced on August 25, 1984, named after its proximity to Grosvenor Lane. This lane was originally part of a 100-acre farm owned by Gilbert Hovey Grosvenor (1875–1966), who served as National Geographic’s first full-time editor from 1899 until 1954 and acquired the farmland in 1912.
The station's inauguration coincided with the extension of 6.8 miles of rail northwest from Van Ness–UDC station and introduced service to Bethesda, Friendship Heights, Medical Center, and Tenleytown stations. Initially, Grosvenor functioned as the western endpoint of the Red Line until December 1984 when service extended further to Shady Grove. Up until December 2018, peak-hour trains originating from Silver Spring terminated at this station.
Following the opening of the Music Center at Strathmore in February 2005, located adjacent to the station, its name was officially changed to Grosvenor–Strathmore. The station and arts venue are connected by the Carlton R. Sickles Memorial Sky Bridge—a raised pedestrian walkway—while escalators and an underground tunnel were installed to enhance pedestrian safety crossing Rockville Pike.
Due to impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, Grosvenor–Strathmore was temporarily closed between March 26 and June 28, 2020.
Station layout
The station features a single island platform positioned just east of Rockville Pike. Access is provided through a corridor linking Rockville Pike to an extensive parking area and garage located on the eastern side of the facility. East of the station are bus bays and a kiss and ride area, with an additional bus stop available on Rockville Pike to the west. The tracks proceed northwest into a tunnel, briefly rise onto an elevated section south of the station before descending underground once more.
Just beyond the station to the northwest lies a short pocket track.