Purple Line Hits Milestone Ahead of 2027 Opening

Purple Line hits milestone ahead of 2027 opening

Maryland’s Purple Line project is one step closer to completion, as officials said the “28th and final light-rail vehicle” has arrived ahead of schedule. “This milestone underscores the tremendous progress the Purple Line has made in 2025,” Purple Line Senior Project Director Ray Biggs II said in a news release. Each 142-foot train can transport up to 430 passengers, including seating for 80, and accommodate eight wheelchairs and eight bikes. Th…

Purple Line project’s final light rail vehicle arrives in Maryland

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Red-Purple Line Metro Introduces 40 Baht Daily Pass from Dec 1

Picture courtesy of Khaosod The Cabinet has approved a flat fare of 40 baht for commuters on the Red and Purple Line metro trains, effective from December 1, 2025. Passengers must use specified transit cards to qualify, with the measure applying for one year until November 30, 2026, or as the Cabinet decides. Students will pay 30 baht per day, while other groups may retain existing fare benefits. This follows the current maximum fare of…

Maryland Transit Administration Announces Delivery of Final Light Rail Vehicle for Purple Line Project

The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration announces a major milestone in the advancement of the Purple Line project – the arrival of the 28th and final light rail vehicle (LRV) to the state of Maryland. Arriving ahead of schedule, the vehicle delivery marks a significant step in the overall progress of the project and will enhance the project team’s ability to advance comprehensive testing and commissioning activi…