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Orange Line (Washington Metro)

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The Orange Line is a rapid transit line of the Washington Metro system, consisting of 26 stations in Fairfax County and Arlington, Virginia; the District of Columbia; and Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. The Orange Line runs from Vienna in Virginia to New Carrollton in Maryland. Half of the line's stations are shared with the Blue Line and over two thirds are shared with the Silver Line. Orange Line service began on November 20, 1978.

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Orange Line train at Smithsonian station
Overview
StatusOperating
LocaleFairfax County and Arlington, VA
Washington, D.C.
Prince George's County, MD
Termini
Stations26
Service
TypeRapid transit
SystemWashington Metro
Operator(s)Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
Rolling stock2000-series, 3000-series, 6000-series, 7000-series
History
OpenedNovember 20, 1978; 44 years ago (November 20, 1978)
Technical
Line length26.4 mi (42.5 km)
Number of tracks2
CharacterAt-grade, elevated, and underground
Track gauge4 ft 8+14 in (1,429 mm)
ElectrificationThird rail, 750 V DC
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Map Orange Line highlighted in orange
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Vienna
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Dunn Loring
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Falls Church Yard
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West Falls Church
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East Falls Church
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Ballston–MU
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Clarendon
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Court House
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Rosslyn
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Metro Center
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Federal Triangle
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Smithsonian
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RF&P Subdivision
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Federal Center SW
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Capitol South
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Minnesota Avenue
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Deanwood
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Cheverly
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New Carrollton
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New Carrollton Yard
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