Ashby station (GCRTA)

For other uses, see Ashby Station.

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Ashby station from near the westbound platform
General information
Location	15760 Van Aken Boulevard, Shaker Heights, Ohio
Coordinates	41°28′7″N 81°34′21″W
Owned by	Greater Cleveland RTA
Line(s)	Van Aken Boulevard
Platforms	2 side platforms
Tracks	2
Construction
Structure type	At grade
Parking	25 short term, 5 long term
Other information
Website	Ashby Rapid Station
History
Opened	April 11, 1920
Rebuilt	October 30, 1981
Original company	Cleveland Railway
Services
Preceding station Rapid Transit Following station Onaway toward Tower City Blue Line Lee–Van Aken toward Warrensville–Van Aken

Ashby is a station stop on the RTA Blue Line in Shaker Heights, Ohio, located at the intersection of Ashby Road and Van Aken Boulevard.

History

The station opened on April 11, 1920, with the initiation of rail service by the Cleveland Interurban Railroad on what is now Van Aken Boulevard from Lynnfield Road to Shaker Square and then to East 34th Street and via surface streets to downtown.

In 1980 and 1981, the Green and Blue Lines were completely renovated with new track, ballast, poles and wiring, and new stations were built along the line. The renovated line along Van Aken Boulevard opened on October 30, 1981.

Station layout

Ashby station signage

The station comprises two side platforms, the westbound platform southeast of the intersection, and the eastbound platform northwest of the intersection, with a small shelter on each platform. Diagonal parking is provided off westbound Van Aken Boulevard adjacent to the eastbound platform.

Side platform, doors open on the right
Westbound	←      Blue Line toward Tower City (Onaway)
Eastbound	→      Blue Line toward Warrensville–Van Aken (Lee–Van Aken) →
Side platform, doors open on the right

External links

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