I lived in DC for 3 month 3 years ago and I used metro to commute. I still miss the announcement sound, fare machine, advertisements on the wall. I miss everything of America. People were great and kind. They were so nice. It's hard to live in America without money, but I still admire the country. America itself gives me the feeling of fantasy and nostalgia. I still miss the Kabob place I used to go, "Caspian Kabob". It is in German town, Maryland. Now I am in the other country, I always think about the places I've been to. I will visit everywhere I've visited someday. Hope I can live there again in my life.
@@tomodomo1000 sounds like the writer unfortunately ran out of money and had to go live somewhere else. Be grateful for what you have. America isn't perfect and there are other countries that are better, but there are many countries that have it a lot worse.
What a stunning Metro station! So clean, modern and atmospheric! I’ve never seen anything so amazing in the world of Public Transport! It’s like another world! Thank you for showing us round! Wonderful tour!!
@@donkeydik2602 but they dont look as impressive. dc metro stations are just so cool looking. its crazy to think that those stations have been around since the 70s. just timeless
@@WalkRideFly I hit it with a passion the doors open I’m trying to get out in their barge again he supposed to watch what are you going to let them get out first I hate it lol
Hands down best metro system in USA.The station and platform designs are timeless.Sad to see they went with cheaper,much thinner seats.Those old thick orange couches were the bomb
I personally don’t like the orange ones, the blue ones make the train nicer but also it’s still comfortable at the same time, at least the ride on the 7k is smoother, I also like 6K
Not as many people take it compared to NYC. DV subeay is over-priced cuz they charge based on time of day and distance instead of zones like NYC. That's why DC has horrible traffic.
@@noahkeionjackson this has nothing to do with why DC has horrible traffic (NYC is awful too). DC’s subway is nice and you get what you pay for. Far less rats than dirty NYC
@@sebastiansaridakis798 I've spent a lot of time on the NYC subway. It's dirty, the cars are nasty, and the stations are filthy. The WDC subway is clean, efficient, and has new cars. The NYC subway doesn't even compare to WDC's.
@@xan8185 As a New Yorker, can confirm. 22 years of living here desensitized me to the filth. I'd be repulsed from ever going near the NYC Subway system if I were from out of town.
@Daniel Chang As a Washingtonian, I would trade cleanliness for efficiency anyday of the week and NY trains run better. The track work for the Metro in DC especially on the weekend is not cool. I've waited hours for trains before
This brought back a lot of memories! I remember riding the Metro back in the 1980s when it was still relatively brand new in some parts. It still looks the same! Very clean! I always thought it had a Star Wars feel to it based on the architecture. And I like how the little round lights still blink in the floor next to the track when a train is about to approach the station.
Because I use this system daily, I guess I notice its problems more. Because I rely on it to get to work, I notice its delays and hiccups (all too common), its nearly non-functional PA systems, its broken fare gates & machines, its almost complete lack of supervision, its terrible integration with regional bus services (including its own Metro buses), etc.. They have done a lot to improve performance over the last 5 years after the system went into a freefall of failure (resulting in fires, derailments, crashes, and a few fatalities). There was a point where I was taking an extra 30 minutes to commute to work because I could do 90% of it by bus. Every minute on the train felt like I was taking my life in my hands. It's much better now. As a system, it has a long way to go to be even a ghost of many of the European metro systems I've been on, but compared to a lot in the States, it's not so bad. And hey, 40+ years later, it's almost ready to be able to take you from the city to the airport...which should have been the first thing it did...
Negativity aside, I'm glad you got one of our new trains. They're pretty cool. The kinda ratty old ones are still in service, but the new ones are getting more prevalent.
It's so weird to see it so empty, especially during what is normally 'rush.' In normal times, these stations would be packed with people this time of day.
Well it did take you to Regan National Airport which was/is the closest airport to D.C. The Regan stop opened on July 1st, 1977. The Silver line part 2 (opening soon) will take you to Dulles which is much further away.
This video brings back such good memories of when I used to live in Wheaton, MD 11 years ago and often used the metro.. Thanks so much for making this well done video!
DuPont Circle was my first exposure to DC's Metro back in 1979. We were staying in a hotel near where the National Zoo Station is now (was just a black hole in the ground then) and had to take a bus to it. Getting to the Zoo: unless you like walking up a long hill (a lot of that in the Zoo) do NOT use the Zoo (Woodley Park) station. Get off at Cleveland Park and walk south to the entrance. It is only slightly farther (on a flat surface) than walking up the hill. You can go to either station when leaving.
I enjoyed it. Me and my family Rode this train back in 2003. back and forth between Foggy bottom and SmithSonian. The ride was fun and i hope to ride it again.
NICE VIDEO slow and easy. i went to dc lately but could barly see now that i had surgery its nice to see this! and thanks for sharing the gear you used might have to get that thing!
I loved the 7ks more when I got back from NYC. Pretty much the same announcements and way finding systems to the R160. R160 is my favorite because the propulsion sounds like the older WMATA trains and the similarities I just mentioned.
Ahh.. you were in my home town. I'm east of Dupont Circle, about 12 - 13 blocks. Nice NY walking tour day, 12/12/2020 with AK, Urbanist and NYC Walking Show. :))
Anybody know how long will it take to commute to GW foggy bottom from either west falls church stating or east from Maryland? Got a job at GW hospital and have to be there 6:15am.
Cool video. They just need to. Make it where they chrage based on zones. And charge a flat rate no matter the time of day. Like NYC. And make it run 24/7/365 they have the ridership for it. And its the second busiest subway system behind NYC in America. And the 5th busiest in the continent of North America. They can make it run 24 hours and more people would take it. And the could even extend it more. It would ease the traffic problems by a whole lot.
The WMATA has 1 big problem and that is, there is no express service because it is a 2 track system. Unlike other systems such as the MTA 3-4 tracks per line, there are only 2 tracks at the wmata so trains can only go at one speed and will need to stop at every station. I've always thought they should have built at least three tracks so that even if you aren't doing express service (which the WMATA definitely needs) if and when you are doing extended servicing on the tracks it wouldn't slow down service because of single tracking. I thought they would have learnt this lesson when they were building the new silver line but they don't seem to have because even this new silver line doesn't have the necessary 3 tracks as they opted to build only 2 tracks.
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Many years ago I lived in Gaithersburg, MD, and took the train to the city for work every day. I remember one Friday, I caught the next-to-last train from Farragut North, heading home to the Rockville station after being at the bars. I was fckng hammered, literally puking drunk. I felt the wave of nausea hit me and managed to get out in time to heave chunks into a garbage can at the Friendship Heights station, and then caught the last scheduled train for home. Still completely fucked up, the train is swaying and the orange carpet is kind of making me hallucinate, I ended up heaving a second bucketful into the corner of the train- couldn’t get off cos then no way home. Dear train custodian, I owe you so much 🤮👎😂
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I lived in DC for 3 month 3 years ago and I used metro to commute. I still miss the announcement sound, fare machine, advertisements on the wall. I miss everything of America. People were great and kind. They were so nice. It's hard to live in America without money, but I still admire the country. America itself gives me the feeling of fantasy and nostalgia. I still miss the Kabob place I used to go, "Caspian Kabob". It is in German town, Maryland. Now I am in the other country, I always think about the places I've been to. I will visit everywhere I've visited someday. Hope I can live there again in my life.
why you left the united states ??
so where’d you go
@@deemskaadeemskaa9160 probably to go to a better place.
Okay
@@tomodomo1000 sounds like the writer unfortunately ran out of money and had to go live somewhere else. Be grateful for what you have. America isn't perfect and there are other countries that are better, but there are many countries that have it a lot worse.
The station lighting at Metro center 7:38 is so incredible. I love the sharp lines in contrast with the soft light on top
It really is amazing. I have taken a dozen pictures of the amazing lighting.
It’s like that at all of the stops
What a stunning Metro station! So clean, modern and atmospheric! I’ve never seen anything so amazing in the world of Public Transport! It’s like another world! Thank you for showing us round! Wonderful tour!!
You should check asia and europe. They are way more modern
@@donkeydik2602 but they dont look as impressive. dc metro stations are just so cool looking. its crazy to think that those stations have been around since the 70s. just timeless
@@brendanmcmahon2744 the dc metro is sick looking but I wouldn’t call it modern
@@brendanmcmahon2744 Say that to Moscow's stations
@@donkeydik2602 Only Asians once looks modern but Russian and European metros looks claasic btw i love both styles
7:27 “Step back to allow passengers to exit”
*guy immediately proceeds to board while you are walking off*
Good observation, my friend! 😂😂😂
@@WalkRideFly I hit it with a passion the doors open I’m trying to get out in their barge again he supposed to watch what are you going to let them get out first I hate it lol
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Hands down best metro system in USA.The station and platform designs are timeless.Sad to see they went with cheaper,much thinner seats.Those old thick orange couches were the bomb
I personally don’t like the orange ones, the blue ones make the train nicer but also it’s still comfortable at the same time, at least the ride on the 7k is smoother, I also like 6K
I love the design of the metro station in DC, the train looks really clean too.
Not as many people take it compared to NYC.
DV subeay is over-priced cuz they charge based on time of day and distance instead of zones like NYC.
That's why DC has horrible traffic.
@@noahkeionjackson A one fare system is better for all like NYC and Philadelphia. I am a New Yorker.
@@noahkeionjackson this has nothing to do with why DC has horrible traffic (NYC is awful too). DC’s subway is nice and you get what you pay for. Far less rats than dirty NYC
DC has the best subway system in America! I remember when it first opened. We are proud of our Metro!
Stop the cap
Nah he speakin facts... nvm I’m just being bias because I’m from DC.
NYC for the win! I’m not being biased even though I’m from there, but it is truly the most iconic subway experience
@@sebastiansaridakis798 I've spent a lot of time on the NYC subway. It's dirty, the cars are nasty, and the stations are filthy. The WDC subway is clean, efficient, and has new cars. The NYC subway doesn't even compare to WDC's.
Yeah, keep fighting with Nyc subway. Metros are great for big cities o you can travel around easily
Oh nice. My friends and I are planning on visiting DC. And the metro is how we plan on getting around. Thanks for showing your POV!
I’d say the DC Metro is the best subway system that I have ever experienced. Very clean too
Thats because if you get caught eating Police would be on you like a fly.
I will take this metro experience over the MTA any day! Keep up the great work!
Same and I live in god damn NY
The issue is New Yorkers don't respect and are slobs.
@@xan8185 As a New Yorker, can confirm.
22 years of living here desensitized me to the filth. I'd be repulsed from ever going near the NYC Subway system if I were from out of town.
You are a walking vlog god. I cannot wait for your NYC holiday season content.
It’s so clean. Impressive
@Daniel Chang They look like that because they are very old and these stations aren that old.
@Daniel Chang As a Washingtonian, I would trade cleanliness for efficiency anyday of the week and NY trains run better. The track work for the Metro in DC especially on the weekend is not cool. I've waited hours for trains before
*it's a time travel machine. a pretty one. so clean.*
This brought back a lot of memories! I remember riding the Metro back in the 1980s when it was still relatively brand new in some parts. It still looks the same! Very clean! I always thought it had a Star Wars feel to it based on the architecture. And I like how the little round lights still blink in the floor next to the track when a train is about to approach the station.
Beautiful System. I love the huge stations, They're very unique
Because I use this system daily, I guess I notice its problems more. Because I rely on it to get to work, I notice its delays and hiccups (all too common), its nearly non-functional PA systems, its broken fare gates & machines, its almost complete lack of supervision, its terrible integration with regional bus services (including its own Metro buses), etc.. They have done a lot to improve performance over the last 5 years after the system went into a freefall of failure (resulting in fires, derailments, crashes, and a few fatalities). There was a point where I was taking an extra 30 minutes to commute to work because I could do 90% of it by bus. Every minute on the train felt like I was taking my life in my hands. It's much better now.
As a system, it has a long way to go to be even a ghost of many of the European metro systems I've been on, but compared to a lot in the States, it's not so bad. And hey, 40+ years later, it's almost ready to be able to take you from the city to the airport...which should have been the first thing it did...
Negativity aside, I'm glad you got one of our new trains. They're pretty cool. The kinda ratty old ones are still in service, but the new ones are getting more prevalent.
It's so weird to see it so empty, especially during what is normally 'rush.' In normal times, these stations would be packed with people this time of day.
They do these things because they are trying to make the metro better for the people who ride it and making extensions to the metro.
And they are working on making the whole system only 7000 series.
Well it did take you to Regan National Airport which was/is the closest airport to D.C. The Regan stop opened on July 1st, 1977. The Silver line part 2 (opening soon) will take you to Dulles which is much further away.
You have a fantastic eye for things and I'm always looking forward to your new videos. Thanks for this!
This video brings back such good memories of when I used to live in Wheaton, MD 11 years ago and often used the metro.. Thanks so much for making this well done video!
Yes! Every time i ride this thing i feel so excited! When we go to a sports game i don’t care about the sport only the metro!
DuPont Circle was my first exposure to DC's Metro back in 1979. We were staying in a hotel near where the National Zoo Station is now (was just a black hole in the ground then) and had to take a bus to it.
Getting to the Zoo: unless you like walking up a long hill (a lot of that in the Zoo) do NOT use the Zoo (Woodley Park) station. Get off at Cleveland Park and walk south to the entrance. It is only slightly farther (on a flat surface) than walking up the hill. You can go to either station when leaving.
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OH MY GOD, the announcements and door tone sounds so much better at the higher pitch in this video! The door tone is like a doorbell here!
Looks so futuristic, and also the lighting is cool
I've been out of DC for a year... I thought I would never ride the metro again! I'm coming back in 3 weeks and I couldn't be more excited! 💕✨🚇
Haha. I wish it covered more parts of DC.
Indeed! But you know, I love it just the way it is! 💕
I enjoyed it. Me and my family Rode this train back in 2003. back and forth between Foggy bottom and SmithSonian. The ride was fun and i hope to ride it again.
1:37 - Dupont circle
4:54 - Farragut north
6:50 - Metro center (Transfers: 🟠⚪️🔵)
I miss this metro soo much. I remember taking it to downtown D.C. when I used to live there.
I dont live in the US but I really love the subway trains of NYC, Washington and Chicago
Beautiful video, thanks for sharing. I arrived in this metro station when i came from Dulles Airport. My hotel was near this metro City Center... :-)
Nice recording and video quality!! ✌️
4:26 It Sounds like the train said, "This is a Red Line train to: Grandma."
HAha lol
NICE VIDEO slow and easy. i went to dc lately but could barly see now that i had surgery its nice to see this! and thanks for sharing the gear you used might have to get that thing!
Could you do another updated video from Dupont circle to chinatown?
I also remember the COOL “DISCO” DAN graffiti tags you would see everywhere in the Metro system, that man sure did get around
The thing that gets me about all sub-ways is how far underground they are! I would have to try not to be aware of it when I needed to use one. 😂
That and some go under water!! There are a few lines in DC that do! 🙊
I loved the 7ks more when I got back from NYC. Pretty much the same announcements and way finding systems to the R160. R160 is my favorite because the propulsion sounds like the older WMATA trains and the similarities I just mentioned.
Ahh.. you were in my home town. I'm east of Dupont Circle, about 12 - 13 blocks. Nice NY walking tour day, 12/12/2020 with AK, Urbanist and NYC Walking Show. :))
Thanks, good stream💪👍🙂
Chuga Choo Choo! I'm a train and I approve this video :)
I rode the Yellow and Blue cars once before between Crystal City and L'Enfant Plaza.
Hi my name is Max and I like your video and that is my favorite Metro I live in Washington
I Miss DC so bad!, tsk for the video. Hope can get back to DC.
I remember riding these things for my DC vacation with my Girl Scouts & I was riding it like a roller coaster. I was like “WEEEE!!” Lol
😂😂
Nice door chime, albeit I miss the old one.
I live in DC 🤪 nice vid!
I've grown up in the DC area, the second you descended into the station I could almost smell the metro smell
It’s definitely a lot cleaner than the one in NYC.
Love the DC METRORAIL system!
Anybody know how long will it take to commute to GW foggy bottom from either west falls church stating or east from Maryland? Got a job at GW hospital and have to be there 6:15am.
I miss D.C ! I love this city!
Why don't the electronic signs on the Metro cars show the time and date?
DC is a beautiful city
Never been on it, but have seen it when I lived in the DC area. Possibly the best looking and cleanest system in the world.
Lol, come to China
@Snazzio Funny how that's never happened to me in 9 years, weird. You're right, stay wherever you are and just consume the internet.
The stations are gorgeous
Indeed. It’s definitely one of the nicely designed stations in the country.
@WalkRideFly Why does this video sound different on the metro? It’s high pitched? Why not Low Pitch? As normal?
How do you navigate yourself in other cities / countries would be nice for some help from you 👍 stay safe
Why does the train sound different?
I miss the orange seats but what great memories of my nursing school days. 21 years post 911. :(
5:53, that's a different door chime.
The door chime and announcements sound incredible in this higher pitch! (I think it might be a mic difference)
D.C has subway?? I thought only NYC have.
Indeed! Not as big and extensive as NYC, but a few US cities have a subway system.
Chicago, Boston, San Francisco, Atlanta and a couple others also have subways.
The metro is really unappreciated compared to Chicago's L and the New York subway. Great work!
Now if only we could get MARTA to be this good....
Anyone else notice they changed the pitch on the door chime?
That's his video
why are the chimes and announcements higher pitched?
Looks beautiful 🤩
10 years ago, I used to ride this to work. Trains and stations were packed. Standing room only then. Covid-19 has done a death nail to ridership.
Once more offices reopen ridership will return.
I doubt this guy was filming this during rush hour
I wish we had a Metro like this in the Albany NY area.
It would make getting to work a whole lot easier.
Not enough population to have one.
I love the DC metro! It’s MUCH better than New York!
I agree. It is newer than the one in NYC.
In the summer of 1972 I helped dig the hole in the earth where the DuPont Circle station is situated.
We need a line from silver spring to tyson corner
@WalkRideFly! Is this video High Pitched?
How did you get the video a weird high pitch?
Nice metro train a DuPont circle metro station 😊
The metro sounds faster and high pitch than I know
Magnificent 🙏🙏
Cool video. They just need to. Make it where they chrage based on zones.
And charge a flat rate no matter the time of day. Like NYC.
And make it run 24/7/365 they have the ridership for it.
And its the second busiest subway system behind NYC in America.
And the 5th busiest in the continent of North America.
They can make it run 24 hours and more people would take it.
And the could even extend it more.
It would ease the traffic problems by a whole lot.
The WMATA has 1 big problem and that is, there is no express service because it is a 2 track system. Unlike other systems such as the MTA 3-4 tracks per line, there are only 2 tracks at the wmata so trains can only go at one speed and will need to stop at every station. I've always thought they should have built at least three tracks so that even if you aren't doing express service (which the WMATA definitely needs) if and when you are doing extended servicing on the tracks it wouldn't slow down service because of single tracking. I thought they would have learnt this lesson when they were building the new silver line but they don't seem to have because even this new silver line doesn't have the necessary 3 tracks as they opted to build only 2 tracks.
NY is unique in having express lines. No other metro in the world does.
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Can you do a Metro Center station going in
Who noticed the door chime and train sounds were a pitch higher than normal?
Yes, with some of their trains the noises are louder.
Washington metro is very clean and atreactive
Indeed! It is always a lot newer than NYC or Chicago subways.
the opening of half life 2
haha!
Why can’t my beloved New York City have a dignified subway like the dc metro dawg
DC is one of the richest areas in the US......this is why it is sooooo clean. Amazing that this swamp appears clean.
DC has a lot of poverty too. The trains are clean in part because of strict rules about no food or drink
ugh this was my childhood :]
Many years ago I lived in Gaithersburg, MD, and took the train to the city for work every day.
I remember one Friday, I caught the next-to-last train from Farragut North, heading home to the Rockville station after being at the bars. I was fckng hammered, literally puking drunk. I felt the wave of nausea hit me and managed to get out in time to heave chunks into a garbage can at the Friendship Heights station, and then caught the last scheduled train for home. Still completely fucked up, the train is swaying and the orange carpet is kind of making me hallucinate, I ended up heaving a second bucketful into the corner of the train- couldn’t get off cos then no way home. Dear train custodian, I owe you so much 🤮👎😂
I like the DC subway design!!
It just doesnt feel like the US style transport
WOW! Beautifully design subway station! Love it!
I have never seen an escalator leading right up to the street level. What happens when the rain is pouring?
Obviously it gets flooded lol
There are drains by the sidewalk.
Its amazing you didn't encounter any ghouls along the way
Luckily not, thank God.
Is this video High Pitched?
Why does the voice sound higher?
How often does the train run in Washington? Every 5 minutes?
During peak hours, they run every few minutes. On weekends, they don’t come frequently at all.
seem like not a lot of people using metro these days :(
Ok for those who have 2012 cards they DONT work with the kiosk you can still get in and out you can’t refill it
I still have my card from 2014, which works. They must have changed to new cards between 2012-14.
Noted
Idk how anyone keeps cards longer than 1 week
Fallout 3 brought me here
My old neighborhood ❤
Nice.😄
I enjoyed this video Rob. But I must st prefer your charming voice. That’s what made the difference from other channels 👠👠
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Wayyyy better than NYC subways
Definitely!
DC's Metro system is similar to the Montreal Metro!
it is very clean..but i want to know
the announcements sound funny
This is like the way anton V does it