Animated look at the growth of Metrorail

WASHINGTON — Metro’s newest addition opens Saturday at noon.

Metro began building the rail system in 1969. It began operating the first phase in 1976.

Today, Metro has 91 stations and 117 miles of track.

Take a look at an animated slideshow, courtesy Greater Greater Washington:

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