Dryden/TMC station

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Houston Metro (40172983)

Dryden/TMC station is a light rail station on the METRORail Red Line in Houston, Texas. The station is located at the intersection of Dryden Road and Fannin Street, within the Texas Medical Center (TMC) area. It serves as a key transit point for patients, visitors, and employees of the numerous hospitals, research institutions, and educational facilities in the TMC.

History

Dryden/TMC station was opened on January 1, 2004, as part of the initial segment of the METRORail Red Line. The station was constructed to provide efficient and reliable public transportation to one of the largest medical complexes in the world.

Facilities

The station features two side platforms and two tracks. It is equipped with amenities such as seating, lighting, and ticket vending machines. The station is fully accessible to individuals with disabilities, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA).

Services

Dryden/TMC station is served by the METRORail Red Line, which runs from the Northline Transit Center/HCC station in the north to the Fannin South station in the south. The station provides easy access to several key institutions within the Texas Medical Center, including:

• Baylor College of Medicine
• Texas Children's Hospital
• Houston Methodist Hospital
• MD Anderson Cancer Center
• University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Nearby Attractions

In addition to the medical facilities, the station is also close to several other points of interest, such as:

• Rice University
• Hermann Park
• Houston Zoo
• Museum District (Houston)

Connections

Dryden/TMC station offers connections to several METRO (Houston) bus routes, providing further access to various parts of the city. The station is also a short distance from the TMC Transit Center, which serves as a major hub for bus and shuttle services within the Texas Medical Center.

Future Developments

Plans for future developments and improvements to the METRORail system may include enhancements to the Dryden/TMC station to accommodate increasing ridership and to improve overall service efficiency.

See Also

• METRORail
• Texas Medical Center
• METRO (Houston)
• Red Line (METRORail)

Related Pages

• Northline Transit Center/HCC station
• Fannin South station
• Baylor College of Medicine
• Texas Children's Hospital
• Houston Methodist Hospital
• MD Anderson Cancer Center
• University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
• Rice University
• Hermann Park
• Houston Zoo
• Museum District (Houston)

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