47 years ago, on this date in 1976, WATA Metrorail service began operating. Source: Council of the District of ColumbiaSoonerLater85 t1_je2t2eb wrote
Reply to comment by blacksheepghost in 47 years ago, on this date in 1976, WATA Metrorail service began operating. Source: Council of the District of Columbia by TimAppleBurner
Yup, they wanted to have Union Station open first and they needed a rail yard. Dupont Circle was supposed to be included in the initial opening as well but was delayed because of flood damage.
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