Heat Affects Electrical Wires On MARC, Amtrak
The Maryland Transit Administration says the heat has caused electrical lines to sag and has forced single-track operations on the Penn Line between Washington and New Carrollton.
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The Maryland Transit Administration says the heat has caused electrical lines to sag and has forced single-track operations on the Penn Line between Washington and New Carrollton.
Cumberland officials say nearly $300,000 worth of upgrades to the city's Amtrak station will help strengthen the link between the passenger line and a Pittsburgh-to-Washington bicycle route.
Power problems on Amtrak's Northeast Corridor continue to cause headaches for rail travelers despite millions spent to upgrade aging equipment.
Amtrak officials are eyeing an electrical substation in Richmond, Va., as the possible source of a voltage problem that halted trains between New York and Philadelphia.
Amtrak says an engine failed on a northbound Northeast Regional train, leaving passengers stranded and without air conditioning for about two hours on a sweltering afternoon.
Amtrak's exhibit train is making its next stop in Baltimore.
Amtrak President Joseph Boardman says he wants to step up security patrols of the passenger rail network and explore new technologies able to provide advance warning of track tampering following revelations that al Qaida considered attacking U.S. trains.
Google has announced a new partnership with Metro to add the transit agency's rail and bus schedules to Google Maps.
Terrorist group al-Qaeda is calling on Muslims to avenge the death of Osama bin Laden. Those threats have some U.S. lawmakers pushing for tighter controls on potential terror targets -- like the rail system.
Money designated for a now-canceled rail line in Florida was divvied up among nearly two dozen projects around the country Monday, heartening supporters but giving critics fuel to deride it as a diversion from President Barack Obama's high-speed-train ambitions or as a simple waste of money.
Maryland's senators say the state will receive $22 million to replace the Susquehanna River Bridge.
Amtrak is tapping into the rail fan community to help keep the nation's passenger railroad safe.
Twenty-four states, the District of Columbia and Amtrak are vying for $2.4 billion in federal aid that became available when Florida's governor canceled a high-speed rail project in his state, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said Wednesday.
Amtrak is introducing a pilot program to notify Northeast Corridor passengers about major service disruptions via Twitter.
Amtrak says its Acela train 2121 has stopped near Aberdeen after hitting a deer.
Two out-of-state men have been charged after one of them allegedly punched an Amtrak conductor during a stop in western Pennsylvania.
A bald eagle has been killed by a train while enjoying breakfast on a stretch of train tracks near Abderdeen, Md.
A year after a teenager is struck and killed by an Amtrak train in Middle River, her mother continues to fight for safety around the tracks.
A strong winter storm is still slamming the eastern coast and impacting air and rail travel.
Amtrak has canceled service between Boston and New York as a result of a major winter storm moving up the East Coast.
Amtrak says power problems between Baltimore and Philadelphia turned one train's trip between Washington, D.C., and New York City into an 11-hour journey.
The MTA has a long list of problems that detail what went wrong on a MARC train last June.
Signal problems are hampering Amtrak trains traveling between Philadelphia and Baltimore.
Passenger guns will soon be aboard some Amtrak trains.
Baltimore recorded a 23% drop in homicides through the first five months of 2026, continuing a multiyear decline in violent crime that city leaders attribute to targeted intervention programs, law enforcement efforts and community partnerships.
Baltimore County native Reid Wiseman, who led the Artemis II space crew around the moon in April, appeared virtually in the county council chambers on Monday, recognized as a hero and an inspiration.
Maryland transportation officials are reminding drivers to follow the "Move Over Law" after an emergency response technician with the State Highway Administration (SHA) was hit while at the scene of a crash this past weekend.
A new Maryland law aimed at putting guardrails on new technology and keeping students safe went into effect on Monday, June 1.
Gas station owners could face up to $1,000 in fines or even 90 days in jail if they allow dirt bike riders to fill up at their pumps.
Baltimore recorded a 23% drop in homicides through the first five months of 2026, continuing a multiyear decline in violent crime that city leaders attribute to targeted intervention programs, law enforcement efforts and community partnerships.
Baltimore County native Reid Wiseman, who led the Artemis II space crew around the moon in April, appeared virtually in the county council chambers on Monday, recognized as a hero and an inspiration.
Temperatures will soar into the 90s this weekend.
Gas station owners could face up to $1,000 in fines or even 90 days in jail if they allow dirt bike riders to fill up at their pumps.
A trial began for a Maryland mother accused of killing her 3-year-old daughter in Cecil County.
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.
Warming trend continues in Maryland this week
Rain will hold off in Maryland until next week
More sunny, pleasant weather in Maryland this week
Warm, comfortable weather will stick around Maryland this week.
Temperatures will soar into the 90s this weekend.
Warming trend continues in Maryland this week
Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman called an "inspiration" by Baltimore County Council
Baltimore mayor hosts community walk as he highlights drop in homicides
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott hosts community walk, touts drop in homicides
Towson teen accepted into prestigious 2026 Grammy Camp in New York