Green Line (Washington Metro)

The Green Line is a rapid transit line of the Washington Metro system, consisting of 21 stations in Washington, D.C., and Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. The Green Line runs from Branch Avenue to Greenbelt. It was the last line in the original Metrorail plan to be constructed, and is one of three north–south lines through the city of Washington. The Green Line shares track with the Yellow Line from L'Enfant Plaza to Mount Vernon Square.

Green Line
Green Line train arriving at Fort Totten in July 2019
Overview
StatusOperating
LocalePrince George's County, MD
Washington, D.C.
Termini
Stations21
Service
TypeRapid transit
SystemWashington Metro
Operator(s)Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
Rolling stock2000-series, 3000-series, 6000-series, 7000-series
History
OpenedMay 11, 1991 (1991-05-11)
Technical
Line length23.04 mi (37.1 km)
Number of tracks2
CharacterAt-grade, elevated, and underground
Track gauge4 ft 8+14 in (1,429 mm)
ElectrificationThird rail, 750 V DC
Route map
Green Line highlighted in green
Greenbelt Yard
Greenbelt
College Park
Capital Subdivision
to Union Station
Hyattsville Crossing
West Hyattsville
MD
DC
Fort Totten
( to Glenmont)
Georgia Avenue–Petworth
Columbia Heights
U Street
Shaw–Howard University
Mount Vernon Square
Gallery Place
( to Shady Grove)
Archives
L'Enfant Plaza
Waterfront
Navy Yard–Ballpark
I-295
Anacostia Freeway
Anacostia
Congress Heights
DC
MD
Southern Avenue
Naylor Road
Suitland
Branch Avenue
Branch Avenue Yard
Multiple services sharing track

All stations are accessible
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