MTA gets rolling after partial shut down

Written by Kyra Senese, Managing Editor
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Maryland Transit Administration

The Maryland Department of Transportation’s Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) resumed service in Baltimore a day early on Aug. 14 after what was originally scheduled as a 24-day partial shut down of metro subway service to perform “critical maintenance work.”

Known as one of the largest multi-modal transit systems in the U.S., the MTA announced the partial shut down of service in July, with the expected days of maintenance taking place July 22 through Aug. 14.

“We are pleased to report that this critical maintenance work was completed ahead of schedule and under budget,” said MTA Administrator and CEO Paul Comfort. “I’d like to thank our customers for their patience during this important safety project. We are pleased they will have an enhanced experience as a result of this essential rail work.” 

Three MTA stations—the Reisterstown Plaza, Rogers Avenue and West Cold Spring—remained completely off-limits to passengers during the maintenance period. MTA officials say the necessary work included reconstructing three interlockings, completing rail replacements, performing other track maintenance and making station improvements along with cleaning.

Local shuttle buses operated at each of the stations undergoing maintenance in both directions from the Milford Mill station to Mondawmin to minimize inconveniences throughout the partial shut down, MTA officials said.

MTA Deputy Administrator Suhair Al Khatib emphasized in July that the critical rail work would “enhance the safety, efficiency and reliability” of the subway system.

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