Man Who Tried To Jump From Moving Train Halts Train Service
Amtrak officials say train service was halted for more than a half hour after a passenger attempted to jump from a moving train in Anne Arundel County.
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Amtrak officials say train service was halted for more than a half hour after a passenger attempted to jump from a moving train in Anne Arundel County.
Senate Democrats on Thursday demanded that Republicans provide more money for Amtrak so the railroad can tackle a $21 billion maintenance and repair backlog, including replacing tunnels more than a century old.
Federal investigators say they're still trying to determine whether an Amtrak engineer used his cellphone at the controls of the train in a deadly derailment in Philadelphia.
Lawsuits from the Amtrak train derailment continue to pour into state and federal courts. Those suits aim to hold the company liable for the damages and injuries that occurred when the train flew off the tracks just north of the Philadelphia train station.
Now the focus turns to the investigation into what caused train 188 to barrel off the tracks in Philadelphia, killing eight people--including three with ties to Maryland.
Lawmakers raise questions on whether last week's deadly train derailment, could have been prevented. This as one of the victims with ties to Maryland is laid to rest.
Amtrak's Northeast Corridor trains will resume service Monday in "complete compliance" with federal safety orders following last week's deadly derailment, officials announced Sunday.
For the first time, Amtrak could face a $200 million payout to train crash victims -- the limit set by Congress. But that may be too low to cover the costs of the eight lives lost and more than 200 people injured in last week's derailment in Philadelphia.
A surprising twist in the investigation into Tuesday's deadly Amtrak crash. The FBI is now looking into reports that something hit the train's windshield before it derailed.
All public safety resources in Philadelphia--police fire, medical and civilian--were called to action.
As federal investigators try to find out why an Amtrak train that crashed in Philadelphia sped up in the last minute before it derailed, Amtrak's top official said the railroad takes full responsibility for the deadly wreck.
Eight lives lost when a train that had just stopped in Baltimore flew off the tracks in Philadelphia. WJZ has learned the train sped up before taking its fatal turn.
Amtrak now says full service in the Northeast Corridor will not resume until Monday or Tuesday.
Brandon Bostian was obsessed with trains while growing up, talked about them constantly and wanted to be an engineer or a conductor.
A family of a Baltimore man believed to be on Amtrak 188 is searching for answers following Tuesday night's deadly wreck.
A train ride ends in tragedy. Seven people are dead and hundreds injured when an Amtrak train bound for New York derails in Philadelphia. That train made a stop here in Baltimore along the way.
A Naval Academy midshipman is among the dead after an Amtrak train traveling from Washington to New York derails in Philadelphia Tuesday night.
An Amtrak train headed to New York City crashed and derailed in Philadelphia on Tuesday night, and several people appeared to be injured.
Amtrak police are investigating after a person was struck by a train in Halethorpe.
Federal investigators are looking into a crash involving a train and tractor trailer in North Carolina. That train makes a scheduled stop at Baltimore's Penn Station.
The Maryland Transit Administration says repairs after an accident involving an Amtrak rail car will affect MARC Penn Line service this week.
In a rare burst of bipartisanship, the House moved Wednesday to boost Amtrak's popular service between Boston and Washington while giving states a greater say in the local routes they help subsidize.
Amtrak's busy Northeast Corridor will run at half its normal capacity Friday, the fourth day in a row that winter weather has disrupted service.
Amtrak's busy Northeast Corridor is running at about half its normal capacity for the second day in a row Wednesday.
The measles outbreak is on maryland's doorstep with a new case is confirmed and it's not far away.
A man was arrested following an armed bank robbery and a police pursuit on Monday morning in Baltimore.
A 16,200-gallon sewage leak caused "minimum impact" to Cypress Creek in Severna Park, Anne Arundel County officials said Monday.
A trial began for a Maryland mother accused of killing her 3-year-old daughter in Cecil County.
A 15-year-old boy is facing charges after turning himself in to Baltimore police for the murder of a teen girl in February, officials said.
Maryland election officials began reviewing mail-in ballots Monday ahead of the June 23 gubernatorial primary election.
The owner and operator of the ship in Baltimore's Key Bridge collapse filed a second request Sunday to delay the civil trial, which was set to begin Monday.
Temperatures will soar into the 90s this weekend.
A trial began for a Maryland mother accused of killing her 3-year-old daughter in Cecil County.
A man was arrested following an armed bank robbery and a police pursuit on Monday morning in Baltimore.
Pro Football Hall of Famer Raymond Berry, a former Baltimore Colts star and New England Patriots head coach, has died, his family said. He was 93.
Marylanders are reacting to the United States and Israel's military strike on Iran.
The Ravens said they "clearly made an error" and won't appeal the ruling.
A Howard County Police officer responded to a call last weekend that really got his goat.
Chilly night ahead with some frost possible west of I-95. Warmer weather returns this weekend.
Storm threat continues Thursday with high heat added to the mix too during the afternoon.
Port Discovery Children’s Museum in Baltimore offers summer activities.
For Marty Bass’s final Where’s Marty segment, he visited the Maryland Center for History and Culture to see the Star Spangled Banner.
A look inside the Cake Studio by Daisy Baked It.
Perry Hall Presbyterian connects with the community by running a mini golf course.
CM Pops in Maryland is showing off its ice pop creations for the summer.
Pro Football Hall of Famer Raymond Berry, a former Baltimore Colts star and New England Patriots head coach, has died, his family said. He was 93.
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Jesús Sánchez was injured by a ball thrown from the bleachers on Sunday, sustaining a bruise to his right wrist that forced him to leave the game against the Baltimore Orioles.
Kyle Bradish pitched seven innings of four-hit ball, Colton Cowser homered and drove in four runs, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Toronto Blue Jays 9-5 on Sunday.
Pete Alonso singled in the winning run with the bases loaded in a five-run ninth inning to give the Baltimore Orioles a 6-5 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday.
Yohendrick Piñango drew a bases-loaded walk from Anthony Nunez in the eighth inning to lift the Toronto Blue Jays to a 2-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday night.
A federal district judge granted Kilmar Abrego Garcia's motion to dismiss two criminal charges on the grounds his prosecution was vindictive and selective.
Tulsi Gabbard is resigning as the director of national intelligence after her husband was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer.
The $1.776 billion fund, which is part of the agreement to settle Trump's lawsuit against the IRS and Treasury Dept., is to be used to compensate those who claim that the government weaponized the legal system against them.
The operator of the Dali, a container ship that lost power and slammed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in 2024, killing six people, is facing federal charges.
President Trump said earlier this week he was reviewing the possible reduction of troops in Germany, which hosts more than 35,000 U.S. service members.
Nearly 200 families were expected to shop at the 10th annual Christmas Store, hosted by the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and The Foundry Church on Friday.
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli is making its mark as the first Black- and women-owned bodega in Fells Point, bringing the unmistakable flavors of a classic New York bodega to Baltimore.
'I Believe in Me Girls' held its fifth annual workshop on Saturday to empower young women while introducing them to a variety of career opportunities in the creative industry.
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 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will stay open after it was sold to a nonprofit.
New flights to both U.S. and Caribbean destinations are coming to BWI in 2026.
After three decades of serving customers on the Baltimore waterfront, The Cheesecake Factory is closing its Inner Harbor location.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
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.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
Staff at Sinai Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit say they are seeing double as they care for five sets of twins at once.
A proposed bill in Maryland could make it easier for diners to spot unhealthy menu items before they order.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
Bobby J. Brown's breakout role was as a police officer on HBO's "The Wire." He appeared in 12 episodes across four seasons.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Warm, comfortable weather will stick around Maryland this week.
Temperatures will soar into the 90s this weekend.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Rachael Jay has your latest weather forecast.
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R&B legend Peabo Bryson was hospitalized after suffering a stroke.
Walmart has expanded its 30 minute delivery option to 33 more cities, including Salisbury, Maryland.
Maryland election officials began reviewing mail-in ballots ahead of June 23 gubernatorial primary.
Strikes between the U.S. and Iran are testing the ceasefire, with President Trump saying it will all work out.
The bus driver in the deadly Virginia crash has been charged with involuntary manslaughter.