Metro remains noncommittal on opening date for Silver Line Phase 2

Metro remains noncommittal on an expected opening date for when phase two of the Silver Line will begin operations.

The 11.4-mile extension from Reston into Loudoun County is expected to open this fall. However, the $2.8 billion project has repeatedly missed estimated targets for opening, leading the transit agency to take a cautious approach to sharing a timeline for when rail service will officially begin.

“We do not have an anticipated date at this time,” Metro spokesperson Ian Jannetta said.

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