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Zoroasker t1_iwia7s1 wrote

Great picture to capture the vibe. Where was everyone else going though? Isn’t that the end of the line? Just riding for fun?

Edit: 2 more stops after IAD. Oops

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TigerWing t1_iwie6n2 wrote

I’m On my way to Dulles right now. Rode for fun and got a first day pennant and Silver Line Metro card

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Mister_Snrub t1_iwiev95 wrote

That's a cool souvenir, but if you don't care about it all that much, I bet there are serious rail fans who will pay real money for it on eBay.

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St1834 t1_iwlc77n wrote

I believe they're called Trainnies

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midweastern t1_iwkst5a wrote

I want a Silver Line metro card! Day 1 only or is it some opening week type of thing?

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bubbabubba345 t1_iwl5en9 wrote

I think the GM said on twitter they’ll have them at new stations in limited quantities (<20,000 or something like that).

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keyjan t1_iwialau wrote

There is one more stop, I believe… (Although yes, some people were riding just for fun.)

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Zoroasker t1_iwiavvm wrote

You are right, although looking the the new map it’s actually two. Had no idea!

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UnoStronzo t1_iwjlamk wrote

I rode the metro for fun to Ashburn shortly after it opened :D

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American_Astra t1_iwibfv9 wrote

Hah I was there for that moment! Loved the energy in that car!

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Brawldud t1_iwizl8f wrote

Yeah!! So much excitement and whooping and clapping 🥳

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Evaderofdoom t1_iwigvv7 wrote

The hero we need with great leopard print bags. Safe travels Ma'am!

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WaterBubbly t1_iwiltae wrote

I know her.

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danib62 OP t1_iwilvit wrote

Did she know she was taking the first train??

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WaterBubbly t1_iwim5wi wrote

Yes.

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danib62 OP t1_iwim95b wrote

Well let her know that she’s an absolute legend

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WaterBubbly t1_iwimh8g wrote

She's on a plane to Scotland, but I did blow up her Messenger.

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burdboxwasok t1_iwjbvsr wrote

jesus what a legendary day for her. on the first silver line train to IAD and gets to go to scotland. i’m high as fuck and so jealous rn i want to be in scotland now

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Tsukune_Surprise t1_iwjfv82 wrote

Smoke some more. Put on Braveheart. And close yer eyes.

You’ll be in Scotland soon.

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burdboxwasok t1_iwjg7qp wrote

you’ll take the high road and i’ll take the low road, and i’ll be in scotland before you

for those that don’t get the reference

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mavwok t1_iwljbx7 wrote

That brings back memories. I haven't seen Runrig live since the Barrowlands gig just before Christmas 1989.

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burdboxwasok t1_iwm6xxd wrote

i got introduced to that gem of a song because my college rugby teammate was from glasgow and would always end parties with that song

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repowers t1_iwkoe29 wrote

Wait so it’s really, REALLY open now???

Me in 2014, fresh to DC: wait there’s no train to Dulles?

Me in 2016: wait they just started building it?

Me in 2020, just returned to DC: man it’s nice they have a train to Dulles now—- wait it’s still not open?!?

Me now: this can’t be a thing

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MintyLacroix t1_iwjnun9 wrote

And that lady was Albert Einstein.

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FrogMan9001 t1_iwjd72r wrote

I wasn't on that train but I was on the silver ticket train. When we passed through the IAD station on the way to Ashburn I was really surprised to see how many travelers were at the IAD station waiting for the train to DC.

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danib62 OP t1_iwje9za wrote

Yea this surprised me to. After getting to Ashburn I backtracked and got off at IAD and was floored by the number of people with suitcases getting on the train to ride into town.

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Goosehybrid t1_iwjoxd9 wrote

STAND ON THE RIGHT! ONE WAY OUT!

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No_Violinist8971 t1_iwjqbmd wrote

*insert photo of Ben Affleck taking a cigarette pull * “Goddd I love transit.”

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rrrobbed t1_iwms3vt wrote

Takes some real courage to actually make a plan that requires the very first train to be running when it’s supposed to.

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Fermata103 t1_iwkap96 wrote

This is actually really adorable

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_masterofdisaster t1_iwlmj3n wrote

I don’t live in DC, what’s the reason for the fanfare about this?

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Devastator1981 t1_iwme9bk wrote

First direct rail connection to the city center. Adds another option so no taxi or Lyft or Shuttle required.

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[deleted] t1_iwmaeya wrote

I take the silver to work every day and was wondering why it was so insanely packed even out to the boonies this morning. This explains it 😂 so exciting!!

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SweetPieceOfSass t1_iwxxy4o wrote

***sniffles*** that'll be me one day. I love that for her :).

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lizarddiva t1_iwkzzzg wrote

Words of wisdom to all DC Metro riders.

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keyjan t1_iwjq1eq wrote

SIX DOLLARS?!

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danib62 OP t1_iwjs2p5 wrote

Only during peak times, and honestly given how far away it is it should probably cost even more but metro fares are capped at $6.

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sportspadawan13 t1_iwjwsos wrote

Yeah with you, I think it's a great deal. Faster than a taxi and way, way cheaper.

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Kitchen_Software t1_iwjwmt3 wrote

The cost per minute is next level.

(I’m so sad they can’t run express trains)

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Devastator1981 t1_iwmegad wrote

Yea, I’ll take it. Good deal actually. (Can’t tell if you lovin the cost or if you are dismayed by it)

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SweetPieceOfSass t1_iwxy7b9 wrote

Um $6-$7 one way is AMAZING vs a $55-$65 lyft or uber one way from my house (and that's before tip).

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lemonlymanfanclub t1_iwk0ins wrote

It is hilarious to me that you can now take the metro to Dulles but not to DCA

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danib62 OP t1_iwk15cn wrote

Uhhhhhhhh…

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aabb09042 t1_iwk1lwu wrote

LOL I read this out loud in my head. Uhhhh indeed

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lemonlymanfanclub t1_iwk4krt wrote

Ah did they finish the bridge construction?? For a while there was no way there from DC

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theHamz t1_iwk6c50 wrote

This dude really didn't know there is a blue line?

Your mind is about to be blown

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lemonlymanfanclub t1_iwk71qm wrote

Lol tbh couldn’t tell ya the last time I took the blue line! coming from NW DC it is an ass backwards way to get to the airport and I think I must’ve gotten lucky on the day I flew recently cause it was down too, assumed that was a regular thing.

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SGoogs1780 t1_iwk6db6 wrote

The Bridge construction's still going, but that only effects the yellow line. The blue line is running to DCA.

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lemonlymanfanclub t1_iwk7p6z wrote

Thank you for the clarification :)

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SGoogs1780 t1_iwlkxkq wrote

You're welcome!

I live in NOVA on the yellow/blue line and often take the yellow line for work (when it actually runs) so I'm always up-to-date on those two lol.

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