Jump to content

Suitland station

From Alfawiki
Suitland station
Company typeWashington Metro station
IndustryPublic transportation
FoundedJanuary 13, 2001; 25 years ago (2001-01-13)
Headquarters
Suitland, Maryland
,
United States
ProductsMetro rail services (Green Line)
OwnerWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)

Suitland station is a Washington Metro facility located in Suitland, Maryland, featuring an island platform design and managed by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA). It began operations on January 13, 2001, providing service on the Green Line at the intersection of Silver Hill Road and Suitland Parkway.

The construction of the Green Line's final section commenced on September 23, 1995, with Suitland station opening as part of a rail extension southeastward from Anacostia station. This development also introduced Branch Avenue station, Congress Heights station, Naylor Road station, and Southern Avenue station to the network.

Station layout

Situated northeast of the interchange between Suitland Parkway and Silver Hill Road, the station incorporates an island platform within an open cut. Adjacent to the station on its eastern side lies a parking garage.

Notable places nearby