Hyattsville Crossing station
| Company type | Washington Metro station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | December 11, 1993 |
| Headquarters | Hyattsville, Maryland , United States |
Area served | Washington metropolitan area |
| Products | Rapid transit services |
Hyattsville Crossing station operates as a Washington Metro stop located in Hyattsville, Maryland, served by the Green Line. It commenced operations on December 11, 1993, originally named Prince George's Plaza after the nearby shopping center now known as The Mall at Prince Georges. The station is characterized by its unique open-cut construction with side platforms, while a parking structure is positioned directly above the rail tracks.
History
Positioned within a commercial district of Hyattsville, this station lies adjacent to The Mall at Prince Georges, which was previously called Prince George's Plaza until November 2004. It is located at the intersection of East-West Highway (Maryland Route 410) and Belcrest Road. Service at this location began on December 11, 1993.
At its inception, the station was exclusively served by Green Line trains operating between and . This segment was integrated with the broader Green Line network in September 1999.
Beginning June 12, 2012, rush hour Yellow Line trains started stopping here, running from Greenbelt to or , but this service was halted on June 25, 2017, due to financial cutbacks.
In May 2018, Metro announced a renovation project targeting platforms at twenty stations, including this one. The platforms at Greenbelt station underwent reconstruction from May 29 through September 6, 2021.
In November 2020, WMATA approved a request from Prince George's County to rename the station from Prince George's Plaza to Hyattsville Crossing, despite public surveys favoring the original designation. This renaming became official on September 11, 2022.
On May 7, 2023, following an eight-month refurbishment of the Potomac River bridge and tunnel, the Yellow Line’s northeastern endpoint was shortened from to , resulting in the discontinuation of Yellow Line service at this station. Partial Yellow Line service to Greenbelt is anticipated to resume by December 2025.
Between July 22 and September 4, 2023, the station was closed to accommodate upgrades to rail system technology affecting stations north of .
Station layout
Located at the southwest corner of East-West Highway (Maryland Route 410) and Belcrest Road, the station’s platform lies within an open-cut below street level. It consists of two side platforms serving trains in each direction. Rather than featuring a traditional canopy, a multilevel parking garage is constructed directly above the tracks. This structure includes various taxi and bus bays along with a small adjacent surface parking area. Access between street level and platforms is provided via stairs and escalators. The surrounding environment blends commercial and residential properties connected by pedestrian pathways. A pedestrian walkway extends beneath the northern commercial zone and spans over East-West Highway, providing direct access to The Mall at Prince Georges. Additionally, a Capital Bikeshare docking station is situated on the northeast side near the eastern roundabout entrance.