Maryland Transit Administration

2 tracked projects

ProjectRegionModeStatusAlignmentLast Updated
Purple LineMDlight railUnder Construction16-mile, 21-station light rail line across the Maryland suburbs of Washington, D.C., linking Bethesda, Silver Spring, College Park, and New Carrollton, with Metrorail connections at all four. Construction was 92% complete in fall 2026 and live-wire testing covers more than half the line; passenger service is targeted for late 2027.Nov 13, 2026
Baltimore Red LineMDlight railPlanning~14-mile east-west light rail line connecting Woodlawn (Baltimore County) through downtown Baltimore to Bayview/Highlandtown, filling a historic east-west transit gap; a phased first segment and a lower-cost BRT alternative are also under consideration amid funding constraints.May 1, 2026