Rush Hour at WMATA Metro Center Station

Today we're at the WMATA's Metro Center Station for some morning rush-hour action! Enjoy the hustle and bustle of this two-level station, served by the Blue, Orange and Silver lines on the bottom platform, and the Red line on the top.
Filmed with Sony HDR CX440 and Zoom H1 on 09/25/2018

[@AmericansAlwaysFree]

The DC Metro is one of the few places that actually has brutalist architecture that actually looks good

[@NTxRE]

If I didn't already mention it enough in the videos, I love it too! I think the gloomy, rainy days I got while I was there, plus the plant growth around made for a great look overall. Very refreshing and cool!

[@Alexisezze]

Agreed lol

[@andrewlikestrains4138]

Interesting tidbit on how Metro Center got its name: “Graham [first general manager of Metro] held that it was better to make an imperfect decision than to tolerate delay… In one extreme case, WMATA [Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority] planner William Herman complained that the system’s main transfer station was badly named. He argued that ‘12th and G’ was both confusing (several entrances would be on other streets) and too undistinguished for so important a station. Ever reasonable, Graham agreed to let Herman choose a better name. ‘I’ll let you know,’ responded a relieved Herman. ‘No,’ Graham explained, ‘I’ll give you twenty seconds.’ Stunned, Herman blurted out the first words that came into his head: ‘Metro Center.’ ‘Fine, that’s it, go on to the next one,’ replied the general. And they did”. -From page 153 of *The Great Society Subway* by Zachary M. Schrag.

[@NTxRE]

Hah, that is fun! Thanks for sharing!

[@BornToPun7541]

Great video! I've ridden the DC Metro only twice, in 1996 and then 2017. First round trip was between Metro Center and Stadium-Armory and the second one was between L'Enfant Plaza and Clarendon.

[@NTxRE]

Glad you enjoyed! The more I ride the DC metro, the more I appreciate it. It really is a nice system.

[@dimasmartinez8939]

@@NTxRE 80

[@i_blazedyou1873]

My nearest stop is Franconia Springfield and Dunn Lorring about a 10 min drive from where i live

[@edwardrosemond7169]

Love your Washington DC Metro Train Videos!

[@NTxRE]

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoy them too!

[@edwardrosemond7169]

@@NTxRE Your welcome! I’ve been riding those since September 1 2019! That was the 1st time I’ve been on Metro!

[@coastx6140]

Attention, this stop is metro center station. With service to the red, blue, yellow, and silver lines.

[@SuperWorldRailFanProductions]

They are probably flashing continuously due to trains coming at frequent intervals and lots of passengers than usual!

[@SandBoxJohn]

Lights begin flashing when trains are within 1,200' of the station.

[@tameikabrown2542]

man o man DC Union Station Is about as empty as I ever seen It before during rush hour but this was before COVID-19 hit last year

[@redeatlodamo]

I love it i wish the 2000s were prior to rehabilitation

[@GSU_Panther_Nation]

Reminds me of Queensboro Plaza during rush hours

[@bostonelevatorsaviation]

The part where they go this is a 7000 series train has since been taken off and it just says doors opening and i am so happy they did

[@NTxRE]

Ever since they got the guards in between trains improved! I'm glad they did it for safety, but glad they fixed the problem and no longer need the announcements.

[@bostonelevatorsaviation]

@@NTxRE whats the time gap in between trains during peak time?

[@NTxRE]

I don't know an exact number, but it gets pretty busy, easily one every minute or so per platform if I were to guess

[@bostonelevatorsaviation]

@@NTxRE yeah metro is awesome i dropped a sub for you :)

[@NTxRE]

Thanks!

[@WillsJazzLoft]

On a day trip to DC, I experienced a little bit of disorientation. On my outbound trip to VA I missed the Metro Center stop. Two stops later, I regained my bearings. I eventually did get back to Franconia Springfield 🤣🤣🤣

[@NTxRE]

Hah! I bet that was fun. Thanks for sharing!

[@WillsJazzLoft]

@@NTxRE uh huh 😊

[@SG118P]

Did you know on the orange, blue and silver line on the dc metro you can actually see Federal triangle station at metro center and it’s also the short distance

[@NTxRE]

I didn't! Next time I'm there I'll keep an eye out. Thanks for letting me know!

[@SG118P]

You welcome

[@AmericansAlwaysFree]

I think it's actually gallery place Chinatown that you see from metro center when you're looking down the tunnels

[@dlopez1990]

When?

[@dlopez1990]

I saw gallrey place chinatown through the tunnel

[@edwardrosemond7169]

You are now at 2,240 Subscribers! Congratulations!

[@NTxRE]

Thank you! I'm glad you're enjoying the videos!

[@edwardrosemond7169]

@@NTxRE Your welcome! Love from Seneca, South Carolina! 🤝👍💗

[@edwardrosemond7169]

@@NTxRE where are you from

[@NTxRE]

This might be surprising, but I'm from North Texas! I live in the DFW metroplex

[@edwardrosemond7169]

@@NTxRE Wow! I’ve been to Dallas before and have been to the AT&T Stadium for the Cotton Bowl for Clemson Norte Dame 2018! Next time when I’m going back, I’m gonna go see the Dallas Mavericks Play!

[@ibrahimjalloh5300]

It Needs To Go Passed New Carrollton

[@rooseveltmartin7103]

No. I actually chuckled some myself!😅

[@Alexisezze]

Anyone obsessed with these trains?

[@Alexisezze]

Ik i am

[@NTxRE]

I thoroughly enjoyed my trip the the DC Metro. It far exceeded my expectations, and I'm excited for when I get a chance to return.

[@Alexisezze]

@@NTxRE Okay its good u had a nice time anyway:D

[@Alexisezze]

Honestly, i miss riding these:/

[@tameikabrown2542]

I damn sho Is mainly the old Metro train's not the 700 series

[@dlopez1990]

Your taking Orange Line in the beginning of the video I live in New Carrollton last stop of Orange Line

[@Sponge_Bobby2024]

Didn’t I saw you from Tsmc minceraft

[@isntabelle]

This station almost exactly the same a Lenfant Plaza

[@Alexisezze]

Yep

[@barharmie]

Nice video!! If possible, Next time you travel somewhere by air, can you do a trip report like QFS Aviation or Simply Aviation does?

[@NTxRE]

I'll see what I can do!

[@DFWRailVideos]

0:25-0:51 look at the screen lolol Did you notice that?

[@NTxRE]

I actually do remember that! Should have bought something!

[@DFWRailVideos]

@@NTxRE wow i never have seen a reply so fast :D

[@NTxRE]

I get comment notifications on my phone... I enjoy reading all of the comments because every once in a while I'll get something really award winning and crazy. They crack me up!

[@DFWRailVideos]

@@NTxRE Same :D

[@NTxRE]

I'm not sure if the translation is incorrect, so I'll try my best to respond to your comment. Thank you for watching my video! We commonly use a wheelchair symbol to show something that is handicap accessible. In this case, these seats are close to the door, and have plenty of room for disabled passengers. People in wheelchairs usually stay near the doors or in the middle of the train. Hopefully that explains it. Thank you again for your interest!

[@majestic1884]

i forgot there wasnt a face mask annoucement whilst the doors were closing in feb of 2020 :/

[@SigmaRho2922]

The video was filmed nine days after the economic aspects of the crisis began. I was warned in mid-2019 that America was facing a major economic crisis in 2020 and beyond. The pandemic was just a scapegoat.

[@NTxRE]

I actually mis-typed that in my description. It was actually filmed in 2018! You make an interesting point though. In any case, I've updated it to reflect the real date! Sorry about that!

[@jpgm2015]

That’s rush hour ?

[@NTxRE]

For that day, it was the morning rush. I'm sure it's a little busier in the evenings. Otherwise, the WMATA has it together.

[@jg-7780]

Which hours specifically was it? I visited metro center on a Sunday last October and it was busier.

[@NTxRE]

I'm fairly certain it was around 9am, so I'm sure I only caught the tail end of the action. This was filmed in September of 2018

[@dreamyyx_3762]

Metro Center - Le'fant Plaza - Gallery Place-Chinatown - Union Station & Goverment Stops are pretty pack during Rush Hour I find this especially in the Evening Rush Hour Period

[@XxkobİexX]

3:24 did I just spot the cat in the hat's hat?

[@NTxRE]

Hah! It sure looks like it! I don't know if I even remember that

[@katievasquez2949]

Metro center

[@bonanzatime]

I've heard about Transit Porn, didn't know it was a real thing though, until now.😨

[@NTxRE]

Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@gjoyd544]

1:34 holy shit

[@NTxRE]

If you're referring to the mic noise, I'm aware haha, it comes out funny in the video, but it was a setting error on my end. I didn't notice until after I was changing batteries I messed it up.

[@gjoyd544]

@@NTxRE naw how fast that thing left. I didn't notice any difficulties regarding the audio source.

[@NTxRE]

Ah gotcha. The wind noise as it departed got a little intense. And it might not have been this exact video I had the issues. In any case, yeah the WMATA trains generally come in and out of stations pretty quick!

[@gjoyd544]

@@NTxRE yeah

[@ibrahimjalloh5300]

Metro Center Has So Many 🚽 Bathrooms It’s not Even Funny

[@Delta922]

I'll never ride the DC metrorail again. The service sucks, security is insufficient, attendants are rude and the trains are disgusting. Crackheads even do and deal illegal drugs in the trains and on the platforms.

[@NTxRE]

I'm sorry to hear you had a bad experience. I feel like these are problems that many TAs struggle with. I like to think my experience in DC was above average, but of course it doesn't take much to spoil someone's image of these things. Hopefully you have better luck in your future transit endeavors!