Joe Davis @JoeDavis522

Today, the 1,500th attendee registered for next week's APTA Rail Conference! And all of these #APTArail26 participants will have a better overall conference and learning experience because of the support of our presenting sponsor: Thank you @HNTBCorp!

Sail250 is here! Taking transit is the best way to get to all the festivities. Keep an eye out for our specially wrapped 250 Bus and tag us if you spot it. For complete #Sail250 details, visit sail250md.org and plan your trip at MTA.Maryland.gov. #Sail250Maryland

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Today is ENS Sign Awareness Day, dedicated to helping the public and first responders recognize the Blue and White signs posted at railroad crossings and understand what they're there for. At MTA Maryland, we are serious about safety. Director of Maintenance of Way Michael Shenk breaks down why ENS signs at rail crossings matter and what you should know. #ENSSignAwarenessDay #ENS #ENSSign #FindTheSign #STOPTrackTragedies #ENSDay

MARC Camden, Brunswick and Penn Lines - Severe Weather Expected -- Severe weather is expected to occur during our service window this afternoon and into the evening. Severe weather can cause extensive delays (downed trees, flash f... mta.maryland.gov/service-alerts…

ALERT @mtamaryland Riders - Forecasts indicate the potential for flash flooding between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM today. Heavy rainfall in a short period of time may cause flooded roadways, reduced visibility, and localized travel disruptions. Transit riders should be prepared for possible delays, detours, and temporary stop closures as conditions develop. 🚌 Allow extra travel time 🌧️ Monitor weather conditions 📱 Check real-time service updates before you travel 🚫 Never attempt to cross flooded roadways Our teams will continue to monitor conditions and respond as needed to help keep service moving safely. #TransitAlert #FlashFlooding #TravelSafe #SeriousAboutSafety

When temperatures rise, keeping our frontline workforce safe becomes even more important. ☀️💧 From the shop floor to the field, our @mtamaryland mechanics work tirelessly to keep transit moving — and staying hydrated is critical during extreme heat. We’re encouraging regular water breaks, heat awareness, and looking out for one another as we continue delivering safe, reliable service. Thank you to our maintenance teams for everything you do to keep Maryland moving. #BeatTheHeat #TransitStrong #MDOTMTA #SeriousAboutSafety

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@mtamaryland Transit Riders - More unsettled weather today 4-10pm. Have a plan and leave extra time when taking transit. Check mta.maryland.gov/service-alerts for service alerts.

NWS Baltimore-Washington @NWS_BaltWash

2 weeks ago

Another day of showers and thunderstorms. Some storms can be severe this afternoon and evening, with the higher probabilities of damaging winds generally along and east of the Blue Ridge.

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🌡️ Extreme heat doesn’t just impact people—it impacts @mtamaryland infrastructure too. As temperatures rise, rail systems face unique challenges that can affect service and safety. 🔥 What happens during high heat? 🚆 Rail Buckling: Steel rails expand in extreme temperatures. When heat causes excessive expansion, tracks can shift or “buckle,” creating unsafe operating conditions and requiring speed restrictions or temporary service adjustments. ⚡ Catenary Sagging: Overhead power wires (catenary) can sag in high temperatures as metal expands. This may impact the safe clearance needed for trains and require operational changes to maintain reliable service. 🚌 Bus & Facility Impacts: High heat can also strain vehicle cooling systems, impact electronics, and create difficult working conditions for operators, mechanics, and frontline employees. Safety always comes first. During periods of extreme heat, @mtamaryland closely monitors infrastructure, deploy inspections, and may adjust operations to keep riders and employees safe while maintaining reliable service. Please stay hydrated, plan ahead, and allow extra travel time during extreme weather. #Transit #ExtremeHeat #RailSafety #PublicTransit #HeatWave

@mtamaryland Riders - Be Weather Aware!

Capital Weather @capitalweather

2 weeks ago

NEW: Any storms late today could be intense, with damaging wind threat This heat + humidity could fuel some big storms later today. Most likely window 6-11p, but a few cells could pop earlier. Storms may be hit or miss rather than widespread. Main hazards: Damaging wind gusts,

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Travel Advisory: All services operating between Philadelphia (PHL) and Baltimore (BAL) may experience lengthy delays due to a bridge inspection causing a hold on all tracks in the area. A delay of 2 hours is expected. Updates to follow as more information becomes available. Thank you for your patience.

Travel Advisory^Due to a temporary hold on the tracks placed by local municipal services, all trains traveling between Philadelphia (PHL) and Wilmington (WIL) area should expect delays of up to approx. 2 hours. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience this may cause. Updates to follow as more information becomes available.

Service anniversaries are a big deal at @mtamaryland & yesterday we celebrated several of our Eastern Maintenance employees for 10-25 years of service. That's 25 years of ensuring buses are safe & reliable for our riders to keep the region moving! (1/2)

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As we enjoy this special weekend honoring those who payed the ultimate sacrifice for our Nation, please take a moment & say a prayer for the families of our fallen! They have payed the ultimate sacrifice as well! Our Nation thanks you! #MemorialDayWeekend 🇺🇸

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MTA Maryland @mtamaryland

a month ago

Light Rail Alert Update: Train service is restored between North Avenue and Camden Station. Shuttle bus service has ended.

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Heads up @mtamaryland Light Rail riders - our team is working with emergency responders to restore service as soon as possible.

FOX Baltimore @FOXBaltimore

a month ago

BREAKING: A light rail train has collided with a car at the intersection of Howard Street and West Fayette Street.

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@Orioles @mtamaryland

FOX Baltimore @FOXBaltimore

a month ago

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@signalizinglol @mtamaryland Thanks for sharing. I'll talk with the team to get a clear picture of the circumstances and actions taken. After review, we will definitely address any areas to improve.

Last night’s storms brought down tree branches onto portions of our overhead catenary system, creating challenges for service and infrastructure. I want to recognize the incredible work of our @mtamaryland maintenance and operations crews who responded quickly through the night to safely clear debris, inspect infrastructure, and restore operations. These efforts often happen behind the scenes and in difficult conditions, but they are critical to keeping our system moving safely for the riders who depend on us every day. Thank you to the dedicated teams who answered the call. #MarylandTransit #TransitStrong #TeamMTA #SeriousAboutSafety

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MTA is proud to be recognized by APTA with the 2026 Bus Security Gold Award for our Rules of the Ride Code of Conduct. We are serious about safety, & the code sets clear expectations for rider behavior and fosters a respectful and safe environment for all who use our system.