Washington Street station (Newark Light Rail)
| Company type | Subway station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | 1935 |
| Headquarters | Newark , United States |
Area served | Downtown Newark, University Heights district |
| Owner | New Jersey Transit |
Washington Street station operates as a subterranean stop on the Newark City Subway Line, part of the Newark Light Rail system managed and owned by New Jersey Transit. Situated at the intersection of Raymond Boulevard and Washington Street, with an additional access point on University Avenue in Downtown Newark, it serves the western boundary of downtown as well as the University Heights district. The station, which began service in 1935, is adorned with beige tiling accented by colorful borders, mosaics, and signage—some of which still display the former designation "Plane Street," the previous name for University Avenue. Accessibility features accommodate wheelchair users.
History
The Public Service Corporation envisioned two subway routes intersecting at Broad Street (currently Military Park station) as early as 1910. Construction on the east-west subway line (#7), now known as the Newark Light Rail, commenced in 1929 following the former path of the Morris Canal beneath Raymond Boulevard. This transit line officially opened to the public on May 26, 1935.