Crystal City Station Platforms and Tracks, Washington Metro

Crystal City Station platforms and tracks on the Washington Metro in Arlington, Virginia, featuring distinctive concrete columns and early Metro architectural style.
The Crystal City station, opened in 1977, serves as a crucial transfer point for the Washington Metro's Blue and Yellow Lines in Arlington, Virginia. Its side platforms and distinctive concrete columns are characteristic of the Metro's early architectural style. The station's underground connection to local businesses and restaurants highlights its integration into the Crystal City neighborhood's urban fabric. Today, it continues to facilitate transit for thousands of commuters daily and also serves the Metroway bus rapid transit line.
Photo taken in March 2012.

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