For immediate release: May 15, 2023

Media Advisory: Metro & City of Alexandria celebrate the opening of Potomac Yard-VT Station

Metro and officials with the City of Alexandria will be joined by federal, state and local leaders for the Grand Opening Celebration of the Potomac Yard-VT Station on Friday, May 19, at 10:30 a.m.

The Potomac Yard Station will be Metro's 98^th rail station located in one of the fastest growing areas of Alexandria and adjacent to the future site of the Virginia Tech Innovation Campus.

Media should RSVP no later than Wednesday, May 17 at 5:30 p.m. by calling 202-962-1051 or online at wmata.com/media during business hours.

EVENT DETAILS

WHAT:	Grand Opening Celebration of Potomac Yard-VT Metrorail Station
WHEN:	Friday, May 19, 2023
WHERE:	Potomac Yard Station, North Pavilion 3201 University Drive, Alexandria, VA
CHECK IN:	Doors open 9:30 a.m. Media should arrive no later than 10 a.m. to check in and set up
START TIME:	10:30 A.M.
SPEAKERS:
	Paul C. Smedberg, Chair, Metro Board of Directors
	Randy Clarke, General Manager and Chief Executive Officer
	Justin Wilson, Mayor, City of Alexandria
	Nuria Fernandez, Administrator, Federal Transit Administration
	Mark Warner, Senator, Virginia
	Tim Kaine, Senator, Virginia
	Don Beyer, Congressman, Virginia’s 8^th District
	Jennifer DeBruhl, Director, Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation
	Phyllis Randall, Chair, Northern Virginia Transportation Authority
	Timothy Sands, President, Virginia Tech
FOLLOWED BY:	Ribbon cutting
	Special event train departs Potomac Yard to King St

Getting to the event

The event will take place under a tent at the Potomac Yard-VT Metrorail Station, North Pavilion. Take Metro’s Blue or Yellow line to Potomac Yard Station and follow the signs to the North Entrance Pavilion.

Parking

Please be advised that there is no parking at the Potomac Yard-VT Station. Limited access will be available for media live trucks only. Additional details will be provided upon RSVP.

Event parking is available in the Potomac Yard shopping center, in front of the future Amazon Fresh Grocery store, the address is: 3801 Richmond Highway Alexandria VA. The event is a short walk from the parking lot or you may take a free shuttle bus.