Metrorail's Blue Line

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf railway station
gptkbp:annualRidership approximately 50,000 daily riders
gptkbp:colors Blue
gptkbp:communicationEquipment CBTC
gptkbp:communityImpact Improves local transit access
gptkbp:communityOutreach Surveys
Workshops
Educational programs
Public meetings
Partnerships with local organizations
gptkbp:constructionMaterial 1991
gptkbp:constructionStarted 1984
gptkbp:currentStatus gptkb:Largo_Town_Center
gptkbp:electrification Overhead catenary
gptkbp:emergencyServices Fire and police support
gptkbp:environmentalImpact Low emissions
gptkbp:fareSystem gptkb:SmartTrip_card
Distance-based fare
Mobile payment
Paper tickets
gptkbp:frequency Every 6-12 minutes
gptkbp:futurePlans Extension_to_Dulles_Airport
Extension_to_Potomac_Yard
gptkbp:hasClient gptkb:Metro_Center
gptkb:L'Enfant_Plaza
gptkb:Pentagon
gptkb:Rosslyn
Union Station
Gallery Place-Chinatown
National Airport
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Metrorail's Blue Line
gptkbp:length 26.5 miles
gptkbp:maintenance gptkb:Alexandria_Yard
Bladensburg_Yard
gptkbp:nextStation gptkb:Franconia-Springfield
gptkbp:numberOfStations 30
gptkbp:opened July 1, 1991
gptkbp:operatedBy gptkb:Washington_Metropolitan_Area_Transit_Authority
gptkbp:recalls Very few incidents
gptkbp:safetyFeatures Generally safe
gptkbp:services 5:00 AM to 12:00 AM
gptkbp:serviceType Heavy rail
gptkbp:speed 35 mph
gptkbp:stations 5
gptkbp:terminus gptkb:Franconia-Springfield
gptkb:Largo_Town_Center
gptkbp:track 1435 mm (standard gauge)
gptkbp:training Automatic train control
gptkbp:trainTypes 6-car trains
8-car trains
gptkbp:transferFee gptkb:Yellow_Line
gptkb:Orange_Line
Silver Line