Washington Metro rapid transit line
Blue Line |
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Blue Line train at Federal Triangle station in April 2019 |
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Status | Operating |
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Locale | Fairfax County, Alexandria, and Arlington, VA Washington, D.C. Prince George's County, MD |
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Stations | 28 |
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Type | Rapid transit |
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System | Washington Metro |
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Operator(s) | Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority |
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Rolling stock | 2000-series, 3000-series, 6000-series, 7000-series |
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Opened | July 1, 1977; 46 years ago (1977-07-01) |
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Line length | 30.3 mi (48.8 km) |
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Number of tracks | 2 |
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Character | At-grade, elevated, and underground |
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Track gauge | 4 ft 8+1⁄4 in (1,429 mm) |
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Electrification | Third rail, 750 V DC |
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Blue Line highlighted in blue
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Multiple services sharing track
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All stations are accessible
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The Blue Line is a rapid transit line of the Washington Metro system, consisting of 28 stations in Fairfax County, Alexandria and Arlington, Virginia; Washington, D.C.; and Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. The Blue Line runs from Franconia–Springfield to Downtown Largo. The line shares track with the Orange Line for 13 stations, the Silver Line for 18, and the Yellow Line for 7. Only 3 stations (Franconia-Springfield, Van Dorn Street, and Arlington Cemetery) are exclusive to the Blue Line.