Studies Explore Ways To Improve Baltimore's Tunnel System For Trains
Crowded trains are a fact of life during Thanksgiving travel, but a crowded Baltimore tunnel is a daily occurrence for Amtrak and Marc trains.
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Crowded trains are a fact of life during Thanksgiving travel, but a crowded Baltimore tunnel is a daily occurrence for Amtrak and Marc trains.
The project designed to give train passengers a better view and neighborhoods a better life.
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Amtrak's Northeast Corridor service resumed Tuesday afternoon after being shut down for a time. Downed lines have canceled MARC service through Wednesday morning at Perryville and Aberdeen stations.
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It's known as the "Baltimore Bottleneck"--a curving 141-year-old tunnel beneath West Baltimore that carries tens of thousands of passengers every day. Right now, plans to replace it are taking a new step forward.
Federal and state officials and Amtrak are studying ways to improve a 141-year-old tunnel that carries passenger trains through Baltimore.
Major delays on the MARC train from Washington, D.C. to Baltimore hours after a man was fatally struck on the tracks.
Amtrak says downed power lines in northeastern Maryland have been repaired, but travelers should expect delays to continue for a few hours between Washington and Philadelphia.
State Attorney General Doug Gansler wants Maryland's government to take the initiative on building high-speed rail from Baltimore to Washington.
Amtrak and MARC's Penn Line have resumed full service between Baltimore and Washington, D.C., after downed wires caused travel to be suspended.
Train trips may take longer, but they are more affordable than flying and they offer unique glimpses of America's vast countryside.
A man is dead after his body was found near train tracks in Rosedale.
A winter storm headed toward the East Coast has Amtrak trimming schedules for its Acela Express and Northeast Regional trains.
All aboard on a trip through black history. Penn Station celebrates contributions to the railroad from former workers.
The winter storm is creating a headache for travelers on Thursday.
Amtrak is canceling some of its trains and modifying the schedules for others because of the winter storm that's battering the Northeast and the South.
A major winter storm moves into Maryland.
Amtrak will suspend some services between New York and south of Washington, D.C., due to the latest winter storm forecast for the Northeast, Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions.
Amtrak says service between Baltimore and Philadelphia has resumed after there were problems near Wilmington, Del.
A pedestrian is hit and killed by a train in Harford County.
If passed, a bill being debated in Washington, D.C. could go to the dogs. There's a push to allow train commuters to buy tickets for their cats and dogs.
Bright and beautiful spring weather greets us on this Tuesday. Showers and storms arrive Wednesday afternoon.
With the Triple Crown off the table, there's another bit of history that could be made in horse racing this week:
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott said juvenile arrests are down in Baltimore, but the issue is the repeat offenders, with teens continuing to cause trouble.
Ryan Weathers took a no-hitter into the seventh inning, then gave up a single before Coby Mayo hit a three-run homer off reliever Brent Headrick to lift the Baltimore Orioles over the New York Yankees 3-2 on Monday night.
The Baltimore City Council voted on Monday to regulate the city's growing number of smoke shops, and could later put a padlock on some.
Two Maryland residents are being monitored for potential hantavirus exposure, according to the Maryland Department of Health.
Bright and beautiful spring weather greets us on this Tuesday. Showers and storms arrive Wednesday afternoon.
The Baltimore City Council voted on Monday to regulate the city's growing number of smoke shops, and could later put a padlock on some.
Baltimore police responded to several troubling incidents involving juveniles this past weekend, including a stabbing at the Inner Harbor and an armed robbery near the Washington Monument.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott said juvenile arrests are down in Baltimore, but the issue is the repeat offenders, with teens continuing to cause trouble.
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.
The Bromo Arts Walk is returning to Baltimore on May 14.
The Freedom Trucks Mobile Museum made a stop in Maryland.
Radebaugh Florist in Maryland prepares for one of its busiest weekends.
Baltimore’s Wine Village prepares to celebrate Mother’s Day.
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With the Triple Crown off the table, there's another bit of history that could be made in horse racing this week:
Ryan Weathers took a no-hitter into the seventh inning, then gave up a single before Coby Mayo hit a three-run homer off reliever Brent Headrick to lift the Baltimore Orioles over the New York Yankees 3-2 on Monday night.
Fans lined up well before the gates opened at Camden Yards on Friday night in anticipation of a Tupac Shakur bobblehead giveaway at the ballpark.
Chris Bassitt pitched six solid innings in relief and Leody Taveras threw out the potential tying run at the plate in the seventh to lift the Baltimore Orioles to a 2-1 win over the Athletics on Sunday.
Joe Mack scored the winning run in the ninth inning on a throwing error by third baseman Coby Mayo, and the Miami Marlins beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-3 on Thursday night to avoid a series sweep and snap a four-game losing streak.
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.
Dr. David Morens worked as a senior adviser to NIAID's Office of the Director from 2006 through 2022.
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner Saturday night after shots were fired outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
President Trump said he's extending the ceasefire until Iran has submitted a proposal in talks with the U.S. "and discussions are concluded."
CBS News reported Wednesday that Dr. Erica Schwartz was emerging as the president's top pick for the role.
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.
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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.
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
Bright and beautiful spring weather greets us on this Tuesday. Showers and storms arrive Wednesday afternoon.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Cooler on Tuesday with mid-week rain in Maryland
Sunny on Tuesday in Maryland ahead of mid-week rain
Cool weather will stick around Maryland Monday after a rainy morning.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
The bill still needs the mayor's signature. WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas reports.
Cooler on Tuesday with mid-week rain in Maryland
Baltimore City Council passes bill restricting where smoke shops can do business
Maryland residents under monitoring for potential hantavirus exposure