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Takoma station

Washington Metro station

Summary

Washington Metro station

Field	Value
name	Takoma
style	WMATA
symbol	red
symbol_location	washington
image	Takoma Metro station from outbound end.jpg
image_caption	Takoma station platform in February 2007
address	327 Cedar Street NW
borough	Washington, D.C.
coordinates
connections	{{Unbulleted list
platform	1 island platform
tracks	2
structure	At-grade
parking	146 spaces
bicycle	Capital Bikeshare, 38 racks, 60 lockers
passengers	2,361 daily
pass_year	2023
pass_rank	45 out of 98
opened
accessible	Yes
code	B07
owned	WMATA
services
other_services_collapsible	yes
other_services_header	Former services at Takoma Park
other_services	{{Adjacent stations	system1=Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
line1	main	left1=North Takoma	right1=Washington, D.C.	line2=main	left2=North Takoma	right2=University
route_map	{{Routemap	inline=yes	legend=no	map=
map_state	collapsed
mapframe	yes
mapframe-zoom	15
mapframe-marker-color	#e31837
mapframe-marker	rail-metro

| Metrobus: C75, C77, D50, D5X, P42 | Ride On: 12, 13, 14, 16, 18, 24, 25 numN025\uSTRf!~lDSTR(r)!~MFADEg\uSTRg!~lDSTR(l)!~MFADEg~~ b\uSTR!~lDSTR(r)\uSTR!~lDSTR(l) b\uPSTR(L)!~lDSTR(r)\uPSTR(R)!~lDSTR(l) b\uPSTR(L)!~lDSTR(r)\uPSTR(R)!~lDSTR(l) b\uPSTR(L)!~lDSTR(r)\uPSTR(R)!~lDSTR(l) b\uABZg2!~lDSTR(r)\uSTR!~uSTRc3!~lDSTR(l) b\uSTR!~lDSTR(r)!~uSTRc1\uABZg+4!~lDSTR(l) b\uSTR!~lDSTR(r)!~uSTRc2\uABZg3!~lDSTR(l) b\uABZg+1!~lDSTR(r)\uSTR!~uSTRc4!~lDSTR(l) b\uSTRf!~lDSTR(r)!~MFADEf\uSTRg!~lDSTR(l)!~MFADEf~~ }} | mapframe-zoom = 15 | mapframe-marker-color = #e31837 | mapframe-marker = rail-metro Takoma station is a Washington Metro station on the Red Line in the Takoma neighborhood of Washington, D.C., bordering Takoma Park, Maryland. The station is considered to be located in part of the Takoma Park Historic District. It is the last station in the District of Columbia on the eastern end of the Red Line heading to Maryland, located east of the intersection of Blair Road NW and Cedar Street NW. The station's parking lot and bus stops are accessed from Eastern Avenue NW, which runs along the DC–Maryland border line.

History

Before Metrorail, the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad (B&O) operated commuter trains that served intra-DC locations, including Takoma Park (this service continues as MARC's Brunswick Line, although the closest station serving the area is in Silver Spring, Maryland). The original Takoma Park railroad station, located in DC, burned down in 1962. Commuter rail service ended before Metrorail service began.

In the early 1970s, the disused shelter for the rail stop was demolished to widen the right-of-way to accommodate Metrorail. Remnants of the rail stop are visible to the west of the Metro station.

Takoma station, which shares architectural features with Metro's other above-ground stations. was among the first to open after the system's inauguration on March 27, 1976. Service to Takoma began on February 6, 1978.

In 2017, the station was closed from November 25 to December 10 as part of Metro's Capital Improvement Program. The work mainly focused on replacing and repairing existing tracks.

The station was closed from June 1 to 28, 2024, to allow construction of the Purple Line.

2009 collision

Main article: June 2009 Washington Metro train collision

On June 22, 2009, a southbound Metro train on the Red Line collided with another southbound train, which was stopped between the Takoma and Fort Totten stations, causing the deadliest accident in the system's history.

Station layout

The entrance to the station is at the street level, with escalators leading up to the platform. A separate accessible entrance consisting of a single elevator is located near the middle of the platform. The separate accessible and general entrances are a relative rarity in the Washington Metro system; only , Ballston-MU, Judiciary Square and stations share this feature. The station is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. In the event that the elevator is not operational, the station is not accessible for wheelchair users and shuttle service to the next station is provided.

Like NoMa-Gallaudet U, , , and , Takoma is located in the middle of the CSX Metropolitan Subdivision rail line. There are two tracks to either side of the island platform, with Metro trains using the inner tracks and Amtrak and MARC Trains using the outer tracks.

References

"Metrorail Ridership Summary". Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority.
Johnson, Janis. (February 4, 1978). "Exuberant Crowd Celebrates Metro's Arrival in Maryland". [[The Washington Post]].
(May 1, 1987). "Home Sweet Takoma". The Washington Post.
Bentley, Elizabeth. (December 1998). "Commerce in Takoma Park: A Century of Change". Takoma Voice.
(April 27, 2015). "How D.C. Metro grew over the years". The Washington Post.
(February 7, 1978). "Metro Section Opens: Few Flaws, Happy Riders". The Washington Post.
"Red Line: No Trains Between Silver Spring & Fort Totten, Takoma Station Closed November 25 - December 10 for Capital Improvement Project".
(1 June 2024). "5 Red Line stations are now closed for weeks of summer construction".
Lena H. Sun. (June 22, 2009). "Red Line Collision Kills at Least 6". The Washington Post.
"These Metro stations have backup elevators". [[Greater Greater Washington]].

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