Waterfront station (Washington Metro)
| Company type | Washington Metro station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | December 28, 1991 |
| Headquarters | Washington, D.C. , United States |
Area served | Southwest Waterfront, Washington, D.C. |
| Owner | Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) |
Waterfront station—referred to as Waterfront–SEU between 1997 and 2011—is a Washington Metro stop located on the Green Line within the Southwest Waterfront area of Washington, D.C., United States. Managed by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), the station began service on December 28, 1991. It is positioned at the crossroads of 4th and M Streets SW.
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History
By 1980, much of the station's structural work had been finished, with an anticipated launch in 1983. However, disputes regarding the Green Line's terminus location in Prince George's County caused a suspension of both planning and construction from 1981 through 1985. The station ultimately commenced operations on December 28, 1991, coinciding with the extension of roughly southeast of L'Enfant Plaza and the simultaneous opening of the Anacostia and Navy Yard – Ballpark stations.
Name changes
In 1997, the station adopted the name Waterfront–SEU to acknowledge its proximity to Southeastern University. Following the university’s closure in 2009, the station’s name was changed back to Waterfront on November 3, 2011.
Station layout
The facility consists of an island platform that passengers reach through a single escalator bank located just north of the intersection at 4th and M Streets.