MARC adds direct Baltimore-to-Montgomery County train
Key Points:
- Starting September 28, MARC will offer a new weekday train service directly connecting Montgomery County to Baltimore, eliminating the need for transfers on the Brunswick and Camden lines.
- The new service will reduce commute times by up to an hour and link key stations including Brunswick, Gaithersburg, Rockville, Silver Spring, College Park, Laurel, and Baltimore.
- This direct train will run once in the morning to Baltimore and once in the evening returning to Montgomery County, enhancing travel convenience for commuters.
- The Maryland Transit Administration stated that this expansion supports stronger regional connectivity without increasing annual operating costs.
- Adjustments will be made to several existing trains on the Brunswick and Camden lines to accommodate the new service.