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Do you know how deep the Metro train runs under the Potomac River on the Orange/Blue lines? |
Travel Info In between Foggy Bottoms-GWU and Rossyln metro stations, the Orange/Blue lines run deep under the Potomac River and then makes a sharp left turn (down South to Rosslyn). Do you know how deep down the metro runs underwater? I'd guess about 30-40 feet? Thanks for your answers! Travel Tips Rosslyn Station has one of the deepest elevators in the world - probably ranks in the top 10 with Forest Glen Station being #1. Rosslyn Station is roughly 170 feet below street level and given how Rosslyn sits on a bluff - maybe 100 feet or so, the depth of the Station is 70 feet below sea level. Also remember that the Southbound Blue Line branches off at a higher elevation than the Northbound Blue Line. Thus, the tunnel, which is in solid rock, is way below the Potomac riverbed at a depth of 50-70 feet below sea level. Others I used to live there, and use the rail a lot, but never bothered to look that up. I would suggest using Google for D.C. (+ mass transit?) to look up the answer. It's deep enough that it always makes my ears pop! |
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