New MARC Train Service Planned to Connect Montgomery County and Baltimore
A new MARC train service will connect Montgomery County and Baltimore on weekdays.

Washington, DC, September 3, 2026 — A new commuter rail service is slated to establish a direct weekday connection between Montgomery County, Maryland, and Baltimore. The service, operated by the Maryland Area Regional Commuter (MARC) train system, aims to provide a new transit option for residents traveling between the two major Maryland population centers.
Specific details regarding the route, operating schedule, and the official start date for the new MARC train service were not immediately available.
The introduction of this service is expected to offer a significant transportation alternative for commuters who currently travel between Montgomery County, a populous suburban area northwest of Washington D.C., and Baltimore, the state’s largest city. Such a connection could potentially ease traffic congestion on major roadways and provide a more convenient travel option for business and leisure.
The MARC train system already operates multiple lines serving the Baltimore-Washington corridor, including the Penn Line and the Brunswick Line. The exact path and frequency of the new weekday service connecting Montgomery County and Baltimore will be a key factor in its utility for passengers. Information regarding potential new station stops or enhancements to existing infrastructure to support this service has not yet been released.
Further announcements are anticipated from the Maryland Department of Transportation, which oversees the MARC service, providing more clarity on the operational scope and passenger benefits of this planned weekday route.
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