Naylor Road is an

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station in

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, United States. The station was opened on January 13, 2001, and is operated by the

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(WMATA). Providing service for only the Green Line, the station is located between Naylor Road, Branch Avenue, and

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. Groundbreaking for the final segment of the Green Line occurred on September 23, 1995, and the station opened on January 13, 2001. Its opening coincided with the completion of approximately of rail southeast of the

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and the opening of the Branch Avenue,

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, Southern Avenue, and

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stations. The station won an award from the Portland Cement Association for its use of concrete.

Station layout

The station has an

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southeast of the intersection between Suitland Parkway and Naylor Road. A parking lot is located south of the platform.

References

External links

* The Schumin Web Transit Center
Naylor Road Station

Station from Google Maps Street View
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