Amtrak announces new boarding platform at Penn Station
Amtrak riders at Penn Station will now be able to board trains from a brand-new platform starting this year.
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.
Amtrak is upgrading 31 miles of track between Baltimore and Washington, D.C. in an effort to allow trains to operate at higher speeds.
The MARC Penn Line service is suspended Thursday morning after train 413 struck a pedestrian walking on the tracks, according to officials.
For one improv group in Baltimore, their comedy is about showcasing their roots proudly.
Pro-Palestinian protesters have been told to pack up their encampment at Johns Hopkins University by Wednesday evening or risk discipline.
Now that recovery efforts are finished at the site of the Key Bridge collapse, the focus is on clearing the main shipping channel into the Port of Baltimore.
Rain chances to start Thursday with a late day threat for a few storms.
Maryland Zoo welcomes thousands of students every year, but Wednesday their visit was extra special and a little WILD.
Pro-Palestinian protesters have been told to pack up their encampment at Johns Hopkins University by Wednesday evening or risk discipline.
A sixth construction worker was recovered from the Key Bridge wreckage site Tuesday.
ALERT DAY issued for potential strong storms on Thursday afternoon.
Police said the three surfers were found shot and dumped in the covered well.
For one improv group in Baltimore, their comedy is about showcasing their roots proudly.
Engineers are rigging explosives to refloat the Dali, a cargo ship stuck in the Patapsco River since March when it crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
In the five-page letter to President Biden, the NAACP detailed how it believes Mosby was unfairly targeted and unjustly convicted for perjury and mortgage fraud.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
A man has been charged with arson in connection with a home explosion in Essex last month, the Baltimore County Fire Department said Tuesday.
Pro-Palestinian protesters met Tuesday with leadership at Johns Hopkins University nine days after an encampment was set up at the school's Baltimore campus.
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The Baltimore County Police Department joined WJZ to talk about their first screening of the award-winning documentary PTSD911
Nana Baltimore has a new restaurant with delicious Mexican food.
Michelle Paris' second book is coming out in May and is called Eat Dessert First—it’s a sweet romance about a plus-sized baker's journey to find the recipe for happiness and love.
The 36th annual festival presents four engaging films that examine Jewish history, heritage, and culture.
The Baltimore Orioles were limited to three base hits in their 3-0 loss Tuesday evening at the Washington Nationals.
Three horses are confirmed as headed to Baltimore for the Preakness Stakes, though the status of Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan remained unclear Tuesday, with no imminent decision expected.
A proud mom and day caught their 2-year-old son chanting "Let Go O's" in his crib.
Mystik Dan's nose victory in the 150th Kentucky Derby drew 16.7 million viewers, the biggest audience for the race since 1989.
There was a point last season when Devontez Walker, sidelined amid a contentious dispute with the NCAA, was weighing some unpleasant options.
In the five-page letter to President Biden, the NAACP detailed how it believes Mosby was unfairly targeted and unjustly convicted for perjury and mortgage fraud.
The Supreme Court is set to issue decisions in the coming weeks in more than a dozen cases involving issues like abortion, guns and sweeping immunity for former President Donald Trump.
Prosecutors are continuing to call witnesses in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York, where jurors heard from a former Trump Organization executive.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office says the proposal is "far from meeting Israel's core demands."
Hope Hicks, one of former President Donald Trump's closest aides for years, told jurors how she handled the fallout from "hush money" payments made to two women before the 2016 election.
The theme of the race is "Monuments and Masterpieces." As usual, some parking restrictions and lane closures will be in place Saturday to accommodate the whacky race.
When it comes to vintage style, art and innovation—Baltimore is home to it all.
The University of Maryland Medical Center was granted the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet for the fourth time in a row.
Magali Uroza comes from a Mexican immigrant family and remembers the challenges of learning English while growing up in Baltimore.
It is the cherry trees' second-earliest peak bloom on record and follows one of Washington's warmest recorded winters. In 1990, the trees blossomed on March 15.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
The Maryland Food Bank is on pace to distribute more than 52 million pounds of food, which is a 20 percent jump in comparison to pre-COVID times.
It has long been a popular resource in the community, easily accessible to many college students and neighbors.
Has mom and dad's bank been open too long at your house?
According to a report from the National Institute on Retirement Security, 40% of Gen Xers have zero dollars saved for retirement.
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.
Baltimore is one of 31 designees announced Monday, picked from nearly 400 applicants.
Opioid addictions often start by having access to prescription medications.
Regular screenings are critical to identifying and treating cancer early. It's also important to be aware of any genetic mutations that already exist in your body.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
Most worrisome gaps involve cancer chemotherapy drugs, ER medications and and therapies for ADHD.
The prepackaged boxes of deli meat, cheese and crackers are not a healthy choice for kids, advocacy group says.
'Bob Hearts Abishola', the acclaimed comedy, is signing off after its fifth season on CBS.
"Sunday Morning" has an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the country singer's first post-stroke song, "Where That Came From," which blends art with artificial intelligence in a recording that captures Travis' country heart.
The theme of the race is "Monuments and Masterpieces." As usual, some parking restrictions and lane closures will be in place Saturday to accommodate the whacky race.
The nine-time Grammy Award winner performs at CFG Bank Arena on Friday, October 4. It's her fourth stop on an 81-date world tour.
Rapper Busta Rhymes and funk rockers Morris Day and The Time are headlining the 47th annual AFRAM this year in Baltimore.
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Marty Bass is at the Maryland Zoo getting ready for WJZ's annual School at the Zoo event.
An effort to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug could end up saving cannabis businesses big bucks.
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