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| − | The '''Metrorail''', often referred to as the Metro, is the public subway system in [[Washington, D.C.]] It began operations in 1976. The subway system consists of five "lines": the Red, Orange, Green, Blue, and Yellow lines. This makes maps easy to follow visually, although some colorblind passengers have experienced problems differentiating between some of the colors. A Silver line is planned for the future. The stations and trains are known for being clean and tidy.{{fact}} | + | The '''Metrorail''', often referred to as the Metro, is the public subway system in [[Washington, D.C.]] It began operations in 1976. The subway system consists of five "lines": the Red, Orange, Green, Blue, and Yellow lines. This makes maps easy to follow visually, although some colorblind passengers have experienced problems differentiating between some of the colors. A Silver line is planned for the future. The stations and trains are known for being clean and tidy.{{fact}} |
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| + | === External links === | ||
| + | * [http://metroopensdoors.com Metro official website] | ||
| + | * [http://www.wmata.com/about/parp_docs/compact.pdf The WMATA Compact] | ||
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Revision as of 21:40, January 13, 2008
The Metrorail, often referred to as the Metro, is the public subway system in Washington, D.C. It began operations in 1976. The subway system consists of five "lines": the Red, Orange, Green, Blue, and Yellow lines. This makes maps easy to follow visually, although some colorblind passengers have experienced problems differentiating between some of the colors. A Silver line is planned for the future. The stations and trains are known for being clean and tidy.[Citation Needed]