Twinbrook station
| Company type | Rapid transit station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | December 15, 1984 |
| Headquarters | Rockville, Maryland , United States |
Area served | Twinbrook area, Rockville, Maryland |
Twinbrook station operates as a rapid transit stop on the Red Line within the Washington Metro system, catering to the Twinbrook area in Rockville, Maryland. Located along the Rockville Pike corridor, it primarily serves as a key commuter interchange.
Location
Located in the southern part of Rockville, one of the largest communities in Montgomery County, Twinbrook station is positioned just east of where Rockville Pike intersects with Halpine Road. The railway line runs through and separates sections of Halpine Road.
Transit-oriented development
Consistent with other Metro stations across Montgomery County, Twinbrook acts as a focal point for planned transit-oriented development. The county’s 2009 Twinbrook Sector Plan outlines strategies for creating a mixed-use, pedestrian-friendly environment around the station. This plan segments the area east of the station into three distinct districts: an urban core with mixed uses, a technology-focused zone, and an area designated for light industrial activities. It also recommends modifications to major roads such as Twinbrook Parkway and Parklawn Drive, along with linking cul-de-sacs to enhance pedestrian connectivity. Notably, the nearby Twinbrook Station development falls outside the scope of this plan.
History
The station commenced operations on December 15, 1984, as part of a 7-mile extension northwestward on the Red Line that included four new stations between Grosvenor–Strathmore and Shady Grove.
Station layout
Twinbrook station includes an island platform situated west of the CSX Metropolitan Subdivision tracks, which are utilized by both Amtrak and MARC Train services. Bus bays, surface parking areas, and kiss and ride facilities are available on both sides of the station, interconnected by a ground-level pedestrian underpass beneath the rail embankment. Uniquely, it features only a single escalator leading to the platform, generally operating in the upward direction; additional access is provided via elevators and stairways. Eastward from the station, the rail line proceeds into a brief tunnel segment.