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Glenn L Martin Aviation Museum Train Garden

2024 Glenn L. Martin Maryland Aviation Museum Holiday Plane and Train Garden dates, hours announced

Posted on November 14, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—The Glenn L. Martin Maryland Aviation Museum’s annual Plane and Train Garden will open later this month. The attraction features skillfully crafted train garden displays that feature various local sites, including Bengies Drive-In, Marshy Point Nature Center, the Washington Monument, Fort McHenry, and more. Admission is free. The 2024 Holiday Garden will once again be located at 2323 […]

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Two people struck by train while riding 4-wheelers on tracks in Essex

Posted on September 15, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: Reports indicate that both victims are deceased. Original story below… ——— ESSEX, MD—Crews are on the scene of a crash involving a train and a four-wheeler in Essex. At around 8:30 p.m. on Sunday night, two subjects were struck by an Amtrak train while riding ATVs on the tracks near the unit block of Schaffers Road (21221). Amtrak says […]

Amtrak temporarily halts Baltimore train service due to police activity

Posted on November 21, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: As of 12:15 p.m., train traffic has resumed in the Baltimore area. Original story below… ——— BALTIMORE, MD—Amtrak has temporarily halted all train service in Baltimore. At around 10:45 a.m. on Tuesday morning, Amtrak officials announced that all train traffic would be temporarily stopped from entering and exiting the Baltimore area due to police activity. The incident in question […]

New train-themed playground opens in Harford County

Posted on September 5, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

FOREST HILL, MD—Harford County’s new train-themed playground has officially opened at Friends Park in Forest Hill. The playground is designed for children ages 5–12 and is located at the northern trailhead of the Ma & Pa Trail. The new play area features engine No. 84 with several climbing elements, a slide, and a safety surface ground cover to make landings […]

Governor Moore announces MDOT partnership with Delaware, Virginia to discuss future MARC Train expansion opportunities

Posted on April 16, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore last week announced that the Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration has signed framework agreements with Delaware Transit Corp. and the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority for the potential future expansion of MARC Train Service to Newark, Del. and Alexandria, Va. The agreements outline next steps to advance discussions and explore pilot service opportunities. “Maryland is […]

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Train collides with tractor-trailer in Rosedale

Posted on March 14, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ROSEDALE, MD—Crews are on the scene of a crash involving a train in the Rosedale area. At just before 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, units responded to the 7500-block of Lake Drive (21237) after a train struck a tractor-trailer. All rail traffic has been stopped and hazmat crews are on the scene. One patient has been transported to […]

Crews rescue pedestrian trapped under light rail train in Lutherville

Posted on December 15, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

LUTHERVILLE, MD—Crews rescued a pedestrian who became trapped under a light rail train in Baltimore County on Thursday evening. The incident occurred at around 5:30 p.m. in the 100-block of West Ridegly Road in Lutherville (21093). The Baltimore County Fire Department says the person was rescued then transported to a local hospital. There has been no update on their condition.

Amtrak service temporarily suspended in Maryland due to Aberdeen freight derailment

Posted on March 5, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Amtrak has temporarily suspended service in the northeast corridor due to a derailment. On Saturday morning, the company announced that due to a Norfolk Southern freight derailment near Aberdeen, Amtrak service will be temporarily suspended between New York and Washington, D.C. Officials say crews are working to repair the track and service will be restored as quickly as possible. […]

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