Baltimore Light Rail Services Suspended for Emergency Inspections

Inspections reveal punctured high-voltage conduits and problematic cables; city officials seek workaround solutions for affected residents.

Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) has temporarily suspended light rail service in Baltimore for emergency inspections.
The suspension was triggered by a potential problem discovered during a recent inspection, leading to an accelerated inspection and correction plan.
Inspections and repairs for the agency's 53 railcars, aged 24 to 31 years, have begun immediately.
Inspections after an October 21 fire revealed punctured high-voltage conduits and problems with the cables connecting cars, causing six smoke events since 2021.
City officials are working to identify workaround solutions for residents, particularly in Baltimore’s historically underserved communities.