3Southfield Station is a rapid transit station in Southfield, Michigan, serving Metro Detroit's suburban Southfield along the Downtown Transit Service route of the Detroit Regional Transit Authority's (DRTA) Detroit People Mover system. It is the eastern end of the system, marking the separation of its used-west/east infrastructure from its unused-east/west infrastructure. The station was opened on December 10, 1977, along with the remainder of the now-defunct Downtown Transit Service, and remains the only station in the system not located above ground with a fully underground platform.

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3Southfield Station: The Underground Gateway to Metro Detroit’s Suburban Rail Transit Located in the heart of Southfield, Michigan, 3Southfield Station stands as a cornerstone of Detroit’s regional rapid transit network. Serving as the eastern terminus of the historic Downtown Transit Service within the Metro Detroit area, this underground station embodies a unique piece of public transportation history. Opened on December 10, 1977, alongside the original segment of what is now the Detroit People Mover under the Detroit Regional Transit Authority (DRTA), 3Southfield Station remains the only fully underground platform station in the underground segment of the system. ### A Key Transfer Hub and Historical Landmark As the eastern endpoint of the now-defunct Downtown Transit Service, 3Southfield Station connects suburban Southfield directly with downtown Detroit, offering a vital link for commuters and transit users traveling across Metro Detroit’s rail corridor. Unlike its above-ground counterparts, the station’s fully underground design provides a quiet, climate-controlled environment, ensuring reliable service despite Michigan’s varied weather.