Silver Line Now Connects to Dulles International Airport
The Airports Authority officially welcomed Metrorail to Dulles International Airport on Tuesday , November 15 , 2022 marked the completion of a major two-phase Silver Line construction project to extend rail service to Dulles and 10 other stations in Fairfax and Loudoun counties in Northern Virginia . With the new Phase 2 service , airport passengers and employees now can take Metrorail directly to Dulles from downtown Washington and other points throughout the region .
The newly opened station at Dulles is connected to the main terminal by an indoor pedestrian tunnel with moving sidewalks . The walkway provides convenient access to the airport ’ s ticketing and baggage claim levels .
“ The Silver Line will make Dulles International Airport even more accessible to passengers and employees from Washington and around the region ,” said Richard Golinowski , Airports Authority vice president and airport manager . “ This represents a game-changing upgrade to the area ’ s transportation infrastructure and will facilitate major new economic growth .”
“ With the opening of Phase 2 of the Silver Line , we now have both Dulles and Reagan National airports on the Metro system to better serve our passengers and employees and solidify our airports ’ status as tops in the nation for accessibility by public transit ,” Potter said . “ The Silver Line is bringing enormous benefits to the region . It provides new access for commuters , shoppers , tourists and other travelers across the National Capital area . In addition to helping ease traffic congestion , it ’ s a catalyst for new jobs and economic development as well as a foundation for future growth . You can see this new economic development all around us . Just drive along the Dulles Toll Road or Access Highway and look at all the new office towers and other buildings , with even more under construction . The Airports Authority is proud to be part of this great success and the great regional partnership that made it happen .”
Silver Line Now Connects to Dulles International Airport
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