Potomac Avenue station
| Company type | Washington Metro station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | July 1, 1977 |
| Headquarters | Washington, D.C. , United States |
Area served | Capitol Hill, Hill East, Southeast Washington, D.C. |
| Owner | Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) |
Potomac Avenue station is a Washington Metro facility featuring an island-platform configuration, situated within the Capitol Hill area of Washington, D.C., United States. Commencing operations on July 1, 1977, it is managed by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA). This station accommodates transit on the Blue, Orange, and Silver Lines. Positioned at the edge of the Hill East district, it serves a densely populated residential zone in Southeast Washington surrounding Potomac Avenue.
History
The inauguration of this station coincided with the launch of a new rail segment connecting National Airport and RFK Stadium. This expansion simultaneously introduced service to several significant stations including Arlington Cemetery, Capitol South, Crystal City, Eastern Market, Farragut West, Federal Center SW, Federal Triangle, Foggy Bottom–GWU, L'Enfant Plaza, McPherson Square, Pentagon, Pentagon City, Rosslyn, Smithsonian, and Stadium–Armory. Service on the Orange Line was introduced later on November 20, 1978, followed by the addition of Silver Line operations beginning July 26, 2014.
A tragic incident occurred on February 1, 2023, when a transit employee was fatally shot and three others sustained injuries during an altercation involving a bus at this station. This event underscored persistent safety concerns within metropolitan transit systems.
External links
- The Schumin Web Transit Center: Potomac Ave Station
- 14th Street entrance from Google Maps Street View
- Articles with short description
- Washington Metro stations in Washington, D.C.
- Stations on the Blue Line (Washington Metro)
- Stations on the Orange Line (Washington Metro)
- Stations on the Silver Line (Washington Metro)
- Railway stations in the United States opened in 1977
- 1977 establishments in Washington, D.C.
- Hill East
- Railway stations located underground in Washington, D.C.