Landover station
| Company type | Washington Metro station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | November 20, 1978 |
| Headquarters | Landover , United States |
| Products | Metro rail services (Orange Line, Silver Line) |
| Owner | Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) |
Landover station is a Washington Metro facility with an island-platform design, situated in Landover, Maryland. It is managed by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA). Since its inauguration on November 20, 1978, the station has been serving both the Orange and Silver Line routes. Positioned within a residential neighborhood close to Pennsy Drive and Landover Road, this station primarily operates as a commuter center featuring parking capacity exceeding 1,800 spaces. Historically, it also provided access to the now-demolished Capital Centre, the former venue for the Washington Bullets and Washington Capitals.
History
The station commenced operations on November 20, 1978, simultaneously with the extension of 7.4 miles of track beyond Stadium–Armory station and the debut of Cheverly, Deanwood, Minnesota Avenue, and New Carrollton stations.
Prior to WMATA service, the Pennsylvania Railroad—later known as Penn Central and subsequently Conrail—ran a commuter rail stop at Landover near Old Landover Road. In August 1982, following Conrail's initiation of stops at Capital Beltway station (which had served intercity trains since 1970), both Lanham and Landover stations were closed.
In May 2018, Metro revealed plans for a comprehensive platform renovation project affecting twenty stations across the system. As part of this initiative, New Carrollton station was closed from May 28 until September 5, 2022. This summer project included improvements at Minnesota Avenue, Deanwood, Cheverly, and Landover stations on the Orange Line. During these closures, shuttle bus services were provided along with complimentary parking.
Starting September 10, 2022, Blue Line trains began stopping at Landover due to the temporary closure of the 14th Street bridge under the Blue Plus service arrangement. This modification concluded on May 7, 2023, coinciding with the Yellow Line’s reopening.
On June 22, 2025, half of the Silver Line trains commenced operation between Ashburn and New Carrollton.
Station Layout
The station is equipped with an at-grade island platform positioned south of the Northeast Corridor, aligned along its right-of-way atop a slight embankment. Track D1 accommodates eastbound trains while westbound services utilize track D2. The mezzanine level, which includes fare gates and ticket vending machines, is situated beneath the platform at ground level. Access to the station is provided via a single entrance on its southeast side that connects to a bus loop and two surface parking areas.