Tysons station
| Company type | Rapid transit station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | July 26, 2014 |
| Headquarters | Tysons, Virginia , United States |
| Products | Washington Metro Silver Line service |
Tysons station serves as a rapid transit stop on the Washington Metro's Silver Line, situated in Tysons, Virginia. It is one of four Metro stops catering to the Tysons area and was inaugurated as Tysons Corner on July 26, 2014, during the Silver Line's initial phase.
Station layout
Consistent with other stations on the Silver Line, Tysons station features an elevated island platform flanked by two tracks, with the western track positioned next to a tunnel entrance. Access is provided through two points: a street-level entrance located at the northwest intersection of Chain Bridge Road and Tysons Boulevard, and a second entrance on the southwest corner reached via a pedestrian bridge leading to a mezzanine above the platform. This design prioritizes pedestrian safety near the railway viaduct.
History and location
Tysons Corner station opened in 2014 as part of the Silver Line’s inaugural segment extending to Wiehle–Reston East. The station's development occurred amid discussions about whether to construct tunnels or elevated viaducts along the route. Ultimately, most of the Silver Line was built above ground; however, this station incorporates a partially subterranean structure to link brief tunnel sections beneath Route 7 and Route 123.
Serving as one of four Metro stations in Tysons, it is strategically positioned above Chain Bridge Road (VA 123) at Tysons Boulevard, placing it at the heart of this prominent edge city. The station offers direct connectivity to Tysons Corner Center and Tysons Galleria, which collectively represent nearly half of the retail space within the region.
Between May 23 and August 15, 2020, the station was closed for platform reconstruction west of and construction related to Silver Line Phase II tie-ins. It resumed operations on August 16, 2020, allowing trains to bypass East Falls Church station and restore full service.
Name change
In November 2020, WMATA granted Fairfax County's request to rename Tysons Corner station simply Tysons. This renaming took effect on September 11, 2022.
Transit-oriented development
To address traffic congestion and promote walkability, Fairfax County Planning Commission formulated the "Tysons Corner Urban Center Comprehensive Plan" in conjunction with the Silver Line launch. As one of four Metro stops in Tysons, this station anchors a significant transit-oriented development effort. The plan designates the area enclosed by Westpark Drive, International Drive, Route 123, Route 7, and the Capital Beltway as the Tysons Central 7 District, focusing on high-density residential and commercial mixed-use development.
The comprehensive plan outlines two principal subdistricts—North and South Tysons Central—along with additional satellite zones. North Tysons Central, centered around Tysons Galleria, is planned for up to of developable space featuring improved pedestrian infrastructure and enhanced street connectivity. Building heights in this subdistrict may reach , ranking among the tallest structures in the metropolitan region.
South Tysons Central revolves around Tysons Corner Center and has been rezoned to accommodate nearly of mixed-use development. Structures near the southern portion of Tysons station can rise up to , with possible density bonuses permitting heights up to . Further expansion is anticipated in the Towers Crescent and Watson Street subareas.