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November 23, 2022
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority opened Nov. 15, 2022, Silver Line Phase 2 from Wiehle/Reston East Station to Ashburn Station via Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
Video 15: After a long, exciting day of opening ceremonies and train rides, I time the walk from United Airlines Baggage Carousel 2 to the new IAD Metro station platform: 7 Minutes 52 Seconds.
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority opened Nov. 15, 2022, Silver Line Phase 2 from Wiehle/Reston East Station to Ashburn Station via Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
Video 14: After riding the expanded Silver Line almost an hour and a half from Largo, Maryland, to the new IAD station, I timed the walk from the platform to the United Airlines check-in Area at 8 Minutes 42 Seconds.
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority opened Nov. 15, 2022, Silver Line Phase 2 from Wiehle/Reston East Station to Ashburn Station via Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
Video 13: The second regular-service eastbound Metro Silver Line train departed Ashburn Station at 2:09 p.m. carrying transit fans and officials along the newly opened Phase 2 track to Wiehle/Reston East Station. In this segment, the train continues onward through Fairfax and Arlington counties, Virginia; Washington, D.C.; and to Largo, Maryland – a total trip of 1 Hour 35 Minutes.
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority opened Nov. 15, 2022, Silver Line Phase 2 from Wiehle/Reston East Station to Ashburn Station via Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
Video 12: The second regular-service eastbound Metro Silver Line train departs Ashburn Station at 2:09 p.m. carrying transit fans and officials along the newly opened Phase 2 track to Wiehle/Reston East Station (then onward through Washington to Largo, Maryland).
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority opened Nov. 15, 2022, Silver Line Phase 2 from Wiehle/Reston East Station to Ashburn Station via Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
Video 11: The Washington Metro Silver Ticket train arrives at the new Ashburn Station, western terminus of the Silver Line. The transit authority invited 50 transit fans and their guests who shared their favorite Metro memory to a special ceremony and train ride right before the Silver Line extension opened to the public.
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority opened Nov. 15, 2022, Silver Line Phase 2 from Wiehle/Reston East Station to Ashburn Station via Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
Video 10: The Washington Metro Silver Ticket train passes through the new Washington Dulles International Airport Station on its way from Wiehle/Reston East Station to Ashburn Station. The transit authority invited 50 transit fans and their guests who shared their favorite Metro memory to a special ceremony and train ride right before the Silver Line extension opened to the public.
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority opened Nov. 15, 2022, Silver Line Phase 2 from Wiehle/Reston East Station to Ashburn Station via Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
Video 9: View out the front window of the WMATA Silver Ticket train as it travels 22 minutes from Wiehle/Reston East Station to Ashburn Station. The transit authority invited 50 transit fans and their guests who shared their favorite Metro memory to a special ceremony and train ride right before the Silver Line extension opened to the public.
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority opened Nov. 15, 2022, Silver Line Phase 2 from Wiehle/Reston East Station to Ashburn Station via Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
Video 8: WMATA Silver Line VIP train travels from the grand-opening ceremony at Ashburn Station to Wiehle/Reston East Station to pick up Silver Ticket holders. The transit authority invited 50 transit fans and their guests who shared their favorite Metro memory to a special ceremony and train ride.
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority opened Nov. 15, 2022, Silver Line Phase 2 from Wiehle/Reston East Station to Ashburn Station via Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
Video 7: Ribbon-cutting ceremony to open Ashburn Station in Loudoun County, Virginia, western terminus of the Silver Line.
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority opened Nov. 15, 2022, Silver Line Phase 2 from Wiehle/Reston East Station to Ashburn Station via Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
Video 6: A WMATA Silver Line VIP train from Dulles Airport Station arrives at Ashburn Station in Loudoun County to officially open the western terminus. Dignitaries make their way from the train to the northern entrance for a ribbon-cutting ceremony.