New Frederick Douglass Tunnel project set to upgrade West Baltimore station
The project is set to improve commute times from Baltimore to Washington D.C., but some residents remain hesitant.
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The project is set to improve commute times from Baltimore to Washington D.C., but some residents remain hesitant.
Amtrak had suspended service on a number of trains along the Northeast corridor due to a brushfire and power loss issues that came amid a severe heat wave.
Amtrak riders at Penn Station will now be able to board trains from a brand-new platform starting this year.
To take advantage of the sale, people must be traveling between August 21 and Dec. 20.
Amtrak and NJ Transit service is delayed between Philadelphia and New York due to power issues at Metropark station in New Jersey.
At least three Amtrak trains are stopped outside Baltimore City due to "a trespasser incident," the rail operator said.
Masks are now optional across virtually all forms of public travel in the wake of a federal judge's ruling striking down a federal mask mandate for air travel and mass transit.
Officials with Amtrak say services between New York and Washington D.C. are currently suspended due to a train derailment in the the Aberdeen area of Harford County.
Amtrak and developer Penn Station Partners are celebrating the start of renovations on the city's iconic train station.
As Congress eyes an infrastructure package, a coalition of transportation agencies and Amtrak on Wednesday released a 15-year plan of rail improvements for the congested Northeast Corridor that would boost daily train routes and significantly speed travel on Acela express lines.
Amtrak will contract with Siemens Mobility Inc. to build a new fleet of at least 83 multipowered trains with further options for up to 130 additional trains to support Amtrak growth plans. The new fleet also will have modern amenities to better serve Amtrak customers, according to a company statement.
Serving three million passengers a year, Baltimore's Penn Station is Amtrak's eighth busiest station in the United States, and now they're making a $90 million investment to upgrade the facilities.
Police are investigating after a man was struck by an Amtrak train in Southwest Baltimore late Saturday night.
Baltimore is getting a better look at a planned redevelopment of Penn Station.
Numerous trains between Baltimore and Washington, D.C., have been delayed Tuesday afternoon due to what Amtrak called a "trespasser incident."
Amtrak's new policy requires passengers to cover their nose and mouth while in stations, on trains, and on thruway buses, with exceptions when customers are eating, in private rooms or seated alone.
Amtrak's Acela service will start back up on June 1 after it was suspended in March due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Nationwide, Amtrak ridership is down 95 percent. Baltimore's Penn Station has also seen a major drop in traffic.
Amtrak announced Friday it is suspending Acela Nonstop service between Washington D.C. and New York because of coronavirus reducing demand for travel.
The spokesman said the company is looking into the matter to prevent similar situations in the future.
A newly renovated rail station will soon greet thousands of travelers headed to BWI Airport.
Even though many users said they're trendy and convenient, maintenance crews around the country are now finding the wireless earbuds on train tracks and on the floors of subway systems.
Amtrak's new Acela Nonstop service will cut down the time commuters will spend on the rails, promising a trip time of around two-and-a-half hours between New York City and Washington, D.C.
A cargo train has derailed in Odenton Friday afternoon.
Flash flooding in Maryland is causing service disruptions for Amtrak trains between Washington, D.C. and New Carrollton in Prince George's County.
Luigi Mangione, who comes from a prominent Maryland family that owns country clubs and healthcare facilities in the Baltimore area, is accused in the December 4 murder in Midtown Manhattan.
Three more men were sentenced to decades in prison for their roles in the fatal shooting of an Israeli man who was visiting Baltimore for a family wedding in May 2021, according to Baltimore City State's Attorney Ivan Bates.
Historic duckpin bowling alley Patterson Pins will hold a ribbon cutting to celebrate its reopening.
The cold weather will stick around through the weekend, with rain chances returning Sunday.
Baltimore City Department of Transportation (DOT) Director Corren Johnson is stepping down effective immediately, Mayor Brandon Scott announced.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says he has lived with the "brokenness of the healthcare system" since his father died decades ago.
The Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) is proposing a rate adjustment that would increase utility prices for residents over three years.
A winter feel is back in the air despite plenty of sunshine today. Feels like temperatures stay in the mid-30s.
Luigi Nicholas Mangione, suspected of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City, is related to a prominent family in Maryland.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore expressed his support for an effort that would allow customers to buy beer and wine at grocery stores.
Mayor Scott and the city of Baltimore have reached a $45 million litigation settlement against CVS for their role in driving what the city called the worst opioid epidemic in the nation, the mayor's office announced Friday.
The Maryland Judiciary closed all courts to the public Friday, except for emergencies, due to a Microsoft outage that has crippled systems worldwide. The outage has also impacted other systems across the state.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
A Maryland board approved $148.3 million in state spending reductions on Wednesday to balance the budget while directing more money to pay for child care and Medicaid — two priorities that Democratic Gov. Wes Moore's administration hopes will help improve a stagnant state economy.
The mother of a Baltimore man who died in police custody after being sedated by medics wants to know whether the actions of first responders caused his death.
Grammy-award-winning artist Dua Lipa joined WJZ @ 9 to preview her new concert special "An Evening With Dua Lipa."
Baltimore Banner Reporter Julie Sharper joins WJZ @ 9 to discuss a new trend where couples and families take "awkward" pictures.
Dill Dinkers is opening a new indoor pickleball facility in Baltimore County.
The sports announcers for the Army Black Knights and the Navy Midshipmen are looking forward to the 125th Army-Navy football game.
Actress Carrie Preston joins WJZ @ 9 to talk about the latest season of "Elsbeth."
For the first time since 2017, the two military academies are both going to a bowl game.
The Baltimore Orioles finalized a three-year contract with outfielder Tyler O'Neill that includes a player opt-out after the 2025 season, and also completed a one-year deal with catcher Gary Sánchez on Tuesday.
Army and Navy will renew their prestigious rivalry this weekend for the 125th time.
Juan Soto, the four-time MLB All-Star, has agreed to a record 15-year, $765 million contract with the Mets, according to reports.
Navy (8-3) is playing in its first bowl game since 2019.
Hunter Biden was convicted of three separate felony charges related to his purchase of a gun and pleaded guilty to tax evasion charges in a separate case.
Johnny Olszewski, the Baltimore County executive, is taking his leadership to the nation's capital after knocking off Kimberly Klacik in Maryland's second congressional district race.
Baltimore City voters had eight municipal ballot measures to decide, including Questions F and H, as well as Maryland Question 1.
Former President Donald Trump prevailed in his third presidential bid — after four indictments, one conviction, two Democratic opponents and two assassination attempts.
Democrat Zeke Cohen beat Republican Emmanuel Digman to become Baltimore's new City Council president.
More than 80 trauma professionals and first responders received a huge honor from the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland Medical Center Saturday night.
One of the Baltimore Ravens' biggest fans is gaining recognition for her handmade outfits filled with purple passion. So much so, that what she wears is going viral!
Anne Arundel County's Luke Borchelt is making waves with his new song, Every Rain, which has over 800,000 streams on Spotify.
Beau Brade, a Howard County native, is trying to make the Ravens' 53-man roster as an undrafted rookie.
Family and friends celebrated the life of murdered Baltimore rapper David Boykin, also known as "President Davo," with a mural and a community vegetable garden in his honor.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
The wildly popular chicken finger joint opened its doors Tuesday at the Snowden River Shopping Center.
The council passed the "Bring Your Own Bag Act" with a bipartisan vote in February.
Illnesses linked to slivered onions on McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers expand to 14 states, federal officials say.
McDonald's has stopped selling the popular product in some states as an investigation into the cause of the bacteria continues.
A TreeHouse Foods recall of over 600 types of waffles has been expanded to include pancakes and Belgian waffles.
In 1974, a creative surgical procedure saved the career of L.A. Dodgers pitcher Tommy John after he tore his UCL. Today, an astonishing 35% of active MLB pitchers have had "Tommy John surgery." But more than half of the athletes getting the procedure are under 18.
Ten deaths have been linked to now-recalled Boar's Head products.
Beyoncé is coming to your home on Christmas — provided you have Netflix and are tuning in to the Baltimore Ravens-Houston Texans game.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
A benefit raising money for relief and recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton will be broadcast Saturday night.
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
Liam Payne, 31, died Wednesday after falling into the interior patio of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
The chilly weather will continue across the area overnight into Friday. Partly cloudy skies are expected tonight, with low temperatures dipping into the mid-20s.
The cold weather will stick around through the weekend, with rain chances returning Sunday.
Chilly, breezy Thursday in Maryland
Temperatures dip for end of workweek in Maryland
Rain and storms on Wednesday, then colder temps in Maryland
The chilly weather will continue across the area overnight into Friday. Partly cloudy skies are expected tonight, with low temperatures dipping into the mid-20s.
The Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) is proposing a rate adjustment that would increase utility prices for residents over three years. If approved, Baltimore City households would see a 9.66% rise in their monthly water bill starting on February 1, 2025.
A teen died after he was shot by a man in self-defense in Baltimore's Brewers Hill neighborhood in October, according to police.
Grammy-award-winning artist Dua Lipa joined WJZ @ 9 to preview her new concert special "An Evening With Dua Lipa."
Baltimore Banner Reporter Julie Sharper joins WJZ @ 9 to discuss a new trend where couples and families take "awkward" pictures.