Beginning Aug 30, MARC will pilot a limited-stop, pm peak service between DC and Baltimore. Penn Line Train
#536
will operate between Union Station and Penn Station, with a single stop at BWI Marshall Airport. For more, visit .
#MDOTmoves
Today
@GovWesMoore
formally announced the Red Line’s relaunch at the W. Baltimore MARC Station, joined by
@LtGovMiller
,
@MDOTNews
Secretary Paul Wiedefeld,
@MDOTMTAHolly
, as well as other elected officials. Learn more –
Introducing Metro’s new test subway cars, aimed at elevating the commuter experience! Over the next 18-months Metro division will welcome new heavy rail cars representing a significant leap forward in our mission to enhance the transit rider experience in Baltimore
#MDOTmoves
@keithdoane
We've committed to going all electic on the Penn Line as part of the Frederick Douglass Tunnel Project. We've started developing procurement documents for new vehicles. -HA
MTA is looking for your feedback in redefining the vision and goals of the MARC system so that it meets the needs of all Marylanders. An online survey is now available and will remain open through December 4th. To take the survey and learn more, visit .
MDOT MTA Administrator Kevin Quinn participated in
#USDOT
Secretary Buttigieg’s first press event highlighting critical transit workers and the importance of additional federal funding for transportation.
#MDOTmoves
For Ravens fans heading to the game on Sunday, October 9, Light Rail will operate on a regular Sunday schedule. After the game, Light Rail service will operate for one hour past the end of the game. (1/2)
#MDOTmoves
Congrats to Robbie Webb, a MARC Brunswick Line conductor who retired after 45 years of service! Thank you for providing top-notch customer service and fulfilling the mission of MDOT MTA for safe and efficient transit across Maryland!
#WorkerWednesday
Good afternoon! I'm MTA Administrator Holly Arnold and welcome to our monthly Twitter Town Hall. The Red Line is back, and we can’t wait to hear your thoughts on it and anything else you’d like to chat about! -HA
Light Rail service is officially back on track starting Dec 23rd! Shuttle buses between stations will no longer be in service. While we transition to full service, some travel delays may occur. As a thank you to our riders, enjoy FREE Light Rail rides until January 2nd! (1/2)
MTA has just unveiled maps of proposed Red Line development alternatives. The maps showcase options for modes, tunneling, and station locations. Open houses begin in November! Head over to to view or download maps
#redlinemaryland
Ravens fans heading to the game on Sunday, be aware that the existing bus bridge between Falls Rd and North Ave will be in place the whole day while storm repairs continue. Express shuttle buses will be provided from Cromwell station and Timonium station to Camden at 10am (1/2)
Ravens fans heading to the game today on Light Rail, please be aware that a bus bridge is in place from Hunt Valley to Falls Rd due to weather impacts from last night. Please plan accordingly.
Express buses directly to Camden Yards from Cromwell/Glen Burnie will begin at 10am
Hello and welcome to our Twitter Town Hall! I’m MTA Administrator Holly Arnold, let’s talk about any transit topic you’d like. To start things off, Open House meetings for the relaunch of the Red Line are planned to start July 26. Any questions I can answer for you before then?
MDOT MTA celebrates National
#BikeToWorkDay
at Camden Station by announcing that full-size bicycles can be taken aboard on all three MARC Trains lines starting June 1st. This greatly expands MARC riders' mobility and offers critical first- and last-mile options.
#MDOTmoves
MTA wants to hear from you! The MARC Growth and Transformation Plan provides strategic priorities for the system. This new plan will define the vision and goals for the MARC system. Don't miss the chance to have your say - take the survey before Dec 4 at .
Thank you to all the bus and rail operators providing service to the area's essential workers and those engaged in essential travel to work, hospitals, health care providers, grocery stores, and similar destinations.
#MDOTcares
#MDOTsafety
MTA has released the Red Line transit route's technical analysis! Join Red Line open house meetings starting Nov 2, and take the survey at by Dec 1! Learn more here
MTA just wrapped up the North-South Transit Corridor feasibility study, connecting Towson to downtown Baltimore. Options like bus rapid transit, Light Rail, and subway were explored to enhance community mobility and job access. (1/2)
MTA has been awarded $213 million in grant funding from the
@USDOT
. This grant will support our efforts to replace all 52 aging Light Rail vehicles in its fleet with new, modern railcars. For complete details visit .
#MDOTmoves
Due to the extreme heat, a 10-mile-per-hour speed reduction below the required speed limit has been implemented until further notice. For up-to-date information, please check the Transit App. /CLW
MTA wants to hear from you! The MARC Growth and Transformation Plan provides strategic priorities for the system. This new plan will define the vision and goals for the MARC system. Don't miss the chance to have your say - take the survey before Dec 4 at .
Early this morning, MDOT MTA transported 137 soldiers in training from Ft. Meade to
@BWI_Airport
when their original transportation plans fell through, so they could return home for Christmas.
#MDOTcares
MTA is turning the annual World Car Free Day, September 22, into a weekend-long celebration by offering free rides on all modes from Friday, September 22nd, through Sunday, September 24th. Check out for complete details.
Today we cut the ribbon on the new MARC Riverside Heavy Maintenance Facility in Baltimore. This facility will improve MARC maintenance and operational efficiency – decreasing repair times, increasing fleet availability, and improving on-time performance. -HA
MDOT MTA, with regional partners Baltimore City and Baltimore County, have completed the first phase of a feasibility study for development of a Regional Transit Plan North-South Transit Corridor, and are seeking public comment on preliminary alternatives-
@cylussec
MDOT MTA is committed to cultivating a professional work environment in which employees are held to the highest standards of integrity. This incident is under review and has been sent to the MDOT MTA Police Professional Standards Unit for further investigation.
Shout out to MARC conductor Matt Schroeder for helping a local college student maneuver around Union Station to make his Amtrak train to North Carolina. We’re proud to work with professionals that show such care, compassion and world-class service on the job.
#MDOTcares
Please help us improve your MDOT MTA experience and Rate Your Ride. It will only take a brief moment to fill out the online survey regarding your transit experience. We thank you in advance! Click the image below or visit:
@MDOTNews
Going to the Ravens game on Sunday, January 1?
Light Rail will operate on a normal Sunday/Holiday schedule
and will remain open for one hour past the end of the game.
Beginning at 5:00 p.m. Supplemental Expres...
Bus shelters are important to a rider's transit experience. Numerous shelters have been destroyed recently by vandals not thinking of others. This is absolutely unacceptable 😠 Please Direct Message us any photos/video you may have of this in action. It will be addressed swiftly
MDOT MTA has released the MARC Brunswick Line Expansion Study Technical Report for public review and comment. The study evaluates opportunities for expanded service, additional train capacity, and frequency. Visit to learn more
#MDOTmoves
ICYMI: Light Rail service is officially back on track starting today! Shuttle buses between stations are no longer in service. While we transition to full service, some travel delays may occur. As a thank you to our riders, enjoy FREE Light Rail rides until January 2nd!
MARC Train congratulates Amtrak engineer Brad Burk on his retirement after over 30 years running trains. He's the engineer on Penn Line 421 AM and 536 PM. Brad is pictured with his crew (r to l) Cndr Mike Brown, Asst. Cndr Alice Winston and Justin Ralston. Enjoy your retirement!
Hear here! Open your windows at 3:00 p.m. today as MDOT MTA vehicle operators join the nationwide chorus of support for America's frontline transit workers who take us on the essential trips...
#MDOTCares
#SoundTheHorn
MTA Administrator Holly Arnold is hosting an hour-long Reddit AMA tomorrow, Nov. 3rd at 2:30 P.M. We look forward to answering your questions. Visit to join.
#MDOTmoves
MARC Train - all service suspended due to severe weather conditions, Federal Govt is closed, trees already falling on tracks and signal problems occurring. Safety is our first priority. Will update later today regarding Saturday Penn Line service.
MDOT MTA is happy to announce that it has expanded its bicycle policy to allow personally owned e-scooters and e-bikes on Local Bus, Light RailLink, Metro SubwayLink, and MARC Train starting on December 1st. For more details, visit .
#MDOTinnovates
MTA and our partners at
@RailWorksCo
worked throughout the week to complete repairs to the embedded track at Howard and Lombard streets. We are pleased to announce Light Rail will resume regular service on Sunday. We appreciate our riders patience during this time.
MARC Train is pleased to announce that the Laurel station on MARC's Camden Line will reopen on schedule Monday, Oct 30. The project to fully replace both boarding platforms has been completed. (1/2)
As a reminder, to minimize operator contact with riders, MDOT MTA is now using rear-door boarding on all bus routes with riders encouraged to pay transit fares with the CharmPass mobile app, CharmCard® or paper ticket. For more info, visit .
#MDOTsafety
MDOT MTA will hold a virtual public meeting on Wednesday, March 8 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm to discuss the recently released MARC Brunswick Line study. To learn more about the opportunities for expanded service and to register for the hearing, visit
Happy Friday Transit Lovers! Welcome to MTA’s Twitter Town Hall with me, Holly Arnold, MTA Administrator, and the news that Light Rail service is back to every 10 minutes for the morning and afternoon rush. Our focused hiring efforts are working! Let’s chat. - HA
The 1st of our Zero Emission buses are at Kirk Division for a workout by our technicians before they’re ready for customer service. Our mechanics and operators will begin road testing so you may see them on the road without passengers. Learn more at
A Light Rail bus bridge remains in place between Falls Rd and North Ave stations after the storm last night brought down multiple trees. MTA crews worked throughout the night and continue work on getting damaged catenary and rail repaired.
MDOT MTA will resume its regular weekday service levels beginning Monday, April 24. Light Rail trains will return to operating every 10 minutes during the weekday morning and evening peak travel periods, an increase from the current intervals of 15-minutes
MTA Administrator Holly Arnold is hosting an hour-long Twitter Town Hall this Friday, September 15th, at 1:00 P.M. We look forward to answering your questions about the projects we have going on.
#MDOTmoves
MDOT MTA has dispatched two buses carrying plentiful supplies of water and ice for first responders and neighbors at the scene of the gas explosion at Reisterstown Station in northwest Baltimore.
#MDOTcares
As a result of the inclement weather that has impacted our area since yesterday, a tree has fallen on the overhead wires just north of Cold Spring station; blocking both tracks. A bus bridge will be in place to accommodate passeng...
Update: MARC Train Service Suspension -- All MARC Train service continues to be suspended due to a system wide communication outage. Currently there is no estimated time for restoration of service. Technicians continue working to...
Baseball is back, and MDOT MTA is excited for the Orioles' home opener Thursday, April 6! So excited, we're going to run a special early afternoon MARC Camden Line train from Washington DC to Camden Yards at 1pm- in time for the first pitch! For info visit
New in
@transitapp
✨Bus detours, right on the map! MTA is bringing bus detours to riders in the Transit app. Just use the app like you normally would, and you’ll see when detours and any impacted stops pop up. Visit to download today.
Foiled by a redirected bus? Never again! ✊
Now riders in 3 new cities can see detoured routes right on the map…
🦀 Baltimore, MD
⛰️ Burlington, VT
🌴 Torrance, CA
…with more to come, thanks to a collab with our friends at
@SwiftlyInc
Light Rail will resume full service on Friday, September 15. MTA staff completed catenary repairs resulting from the severe weather last week. The bus bridge currently in place between Falls Road and North Avenue will be cancelled at the start of service on Friday.
Hear here! Open your windows at 3:00 p.m. today as MDOT MTA vehicle operators join the nationwide chorus of support for America's frontline transit workers who take us on the essential trips...
#MDOTCares
#SoundTheHorn
Check out the new pilot dedicated bus lanes! Located on York Rd, Harford Rd, Charles St, and Light St, these pilot DBL's are part of MDOT MTA's Fast Forward program. Learn more about these and other customer experience enhancements at
@throwingthings
We've begun efforts to fully replace the current fleet with low-floor vehicles. This will include major station upgrades as well as new system enhancements. Also, Howard Street TSP should be fully functional later this year. -HA
MDOT MTA Administrator Holly Arnold will be hosting an hour long Twitter Town Hall on Thursday, October 6, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. We are excited to talk about the North-South Corridor project and answer any questions that you may have!
#MDOTmoves
After completing necessary rail replacement, MDOT MTA will reopen service on the entire Metro SubwayLink system at 5am Friday, March 9, three days ahead of schedule. As a thank you for your patience, Metro SubwayLink will be free of charge March 9 - 11.
So sad to hear the news about the death of Jim Russ. Jim's passing is a huge loss in the world of traffic information. All of us at MDOT MTA- especially the MTA Transit Team- send our thoughts and prayers to Jim Russ' family and Jim's broadcast family
@wbalradio
@wbaltv11
MDOT MTA Administrator Holly Arnold will be hosting an hour long Twitter Town Hall this Friday, December 16 at 1:00 P.M. We are excited to talk about all the projects we have going on and answer any questions that you may have!
#MDOTmoves
MDOT MTA Ravens GameDay Service -- Ravens fans heading to the game on Sunday, please be aware that Light Rail service will be impacted as a result of the storms this past Friday evening. When planning your trip, please consider th...
MDOT MTA congratulates the most recent class of Professional Bus Operators on their graduation! We welcome these accomplished individuals to the MDOT MTA family, with best wishes for safety and success throughout their careers
#MDOTmoves
Happy Pride Month 🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️!
#TBT
to last year's Baltimore Pride Parade. MDOT MTA stands with the LGBTQIA+ community and celebrates the diversity and inclusion that makes our world a better place. Appreciating our different strengths makes us altogether stronger.
#MDOTcares
The safety of our riders is MDOT MTA's top priority. We're taking extra steps to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus on our vehicles and facilities with an expanded cleaning approach that includes disinfecting high passenger-touchpoint areas.
In response to expanded security efforts associated with the upcoming Presidential inauguration, MARC Train will suspend all service on the Penn, Camden, and Brunswick lines Sunday, January 17, through and including Wednesday, January 20...
#MDOTsafety
Join us today at 1pm for the Pride Parade on Charles St (23rd-33rd) and again tomorrow at noon for Pride in the Park (Druid Hill Park). Celebrate and appreciate our different strengths that make us altogether stronger! Visit for more event details.
@gorgo_1982
@MDOTMTAHolly
We're constantly looking at ways to improve service. In the fall, we'll be adjusting Saturday schedules to minimize service gaps. We're also adding more bike cars to all 3 lines. Longer term, we're partnering with Amtrak on the FDT Project, and expanding service to DE and VA. -HA
In an effort to mitigate the spread of COVID -19, PLEASE USE TRANSIT FOR ESSENTIAL TRAVEL ONLY. Essential travel means taking trips to work, hospitals, health care providers, pharmacies, grocery stores, banks, food distribution centers, schools,...
Amtrak and MARC service suspension -- Amtrak and MARC Commuter Train service is currently suspended due to a communications outage covering the Northeast corridor which includes most if not all local and regional passenger train s...
MTA has launched the Office of Customer Experience, a new department focused on improving how riders experience transit services at each stage of their trip. For complete details, visit:
MDOT MTA will hold an in-person meeting tomorrow, April 4, in Hagerstown to discuss the MARC Brunswick Line Study. Stop by the Washington County Library at 100 S Potomac Street from 6:30pm to 7:30pm to talk with staff about the project. For more info visit
This morning, MTA sent two coach buses to the scene of a Woodlawn area multiple-alarm fire to support the Baltimore County Fire Department. These buses provided emergency sheltering for displaced residents and rehab for first responders due to low temperatures.
#MDOTcares
MTA fall service changes are coming! Introducing QuickLink 40, a new streamlined Bus Stop service for faster East-West transit access. Service changes include enhancements to many routes. Changes start Aug 27th. Check out for more info.
#MDOTmoves
As a result of an ongoing labor dispute between CSX Transportation and its labor unions, CSX has notified MDOT MTA that there is the potential for a labor strike starting the morning of Friday, September 16 - (1/3)
MDOT MTA Administrator Kevin Quinn participated in
#USDOT
@SecretaryPete
Buttigieg’s first press event highlighting critical transit workers and the importance of additional federal funding for transportation.
#MDOTmoves
#MDOTcares
BEGINNING TOMORROW! MDOT MTA will resume its regular weekday service levels. Light Rail trains will return to operating every 10 minutes during the weekday morning and evening peak travel periods, an increase from the current intervals of 15-minutes
MDOT MTA's order of 8 new locomotives from
@Siemens
is headed to Baltimore for deployment in mid-2018! These locomotives will replace older models in the MARC fleet, improving efficiency and reliability for our heavy rail system that thousands utilize every day
#MDOTNews
MDOT MTA is excited to announce the launch of realtime on MARC Train service. Riders can now find predicted arrivals and train locations for all three lines (Penn, Camden, and Brunswick) in both the Transit app and the new, mobile-friendly, MARC Tracker website.
#MDOTmoves
@youngjeopardy
We are committed to closing the gap. This past May we announced that we have officially begun engaging with Delaware Transit Corporation and regional stakeholders to determine operational/infrastructure needs and conversations are ongoing. -HA
Thank you for your continued patience! Amid the Light Rail suspension, MTA is hard at work with crucial maintenance and rail improvements to deliver a more dependable system for all. Stay updated on progress at …
MDOT MTA will close all Metro Subway stations from May 5 at 6pm to May 8 at 5am for installation of a new train control system that will enhance safety, reliability, and support upcoming new rail cars. A bus bridge will operate every 30min between stations
A friendly reminder to do your part and help reduce the spread of
#COVID19
by covering yourself with a face covering, as shown in the image below. It is required that all riders using public transit wear face coverings. For more info, visit .
#MDOTCares
@Danielle_Bmore
This morning I was thrilled to celebrate the graduation of our newest class of bus operators! We've raised starting wages and are hiring! Tell your friends -
What’s the fairest fare of all? FREE fare on the Holiday Bus, coming your way today on the LocalLink 67 and 29 this morning and on the CityLink Green and LocalLink 54 this afternoon. Check your Transit app for the Holiday Bus location and enjoy the ride – and fun!
#MDOTcares