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MARC adds direct Baltimore-to-Montgomery County train
The Maryland Transit Administration says the new service will cut commute times by up to 60 minutes without adding annual operating costs.
- On Wednesday, the Maryland Transit Administration announced a new direct weekday MARC Train service connecting Montgomery County and Baltimore, launching Sept. 28 without requiring transfers at Washington Union Station.
- MTA Administrator Tony Bridges said the expansion furthers the Moore-Miller Administration's priority of connecting people to opportunity. The service features one round-trip train daily, linking Brunswick, Rockville, Silver Spring, College Park, and Baltimore.
- Rail travel times are now competitive with driving. A Silver Spring to Baltimore Camden Station ride is cut in half from 118 minutes to 57 minutes, while Gaithersburg to Baltimore Camden Station drops to 78 minutes.
- To accommodate the new service, the Maryland Transit Administration is adjusting existing Brunswick and Camden Line train timetables. Officials achieved this expansion without additional annual operating costs by optimizing current operations.
- Bridges highlighted that providing a direct link between these communities will help build a stronger and more sustainable Maryland. The initiative connects residents to major employers, educational institutions, and medical centers across the region.
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MARC Train introducing new service between Montgomery County, Baltimore
The Maryland Transit Administration said Wednesday that it is expanding MARC Train service and will begin providing a weekday connection between Montgomery County and Baltimore starting Sept. 28.
·Annapolis, United States
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