Recent Event Highlights: Maryland Today - Frederick News Post (subscription), Commuter Update: Green and Yellow lines delayed; Roads icy and blocked this AM - Washington Post, MTA curbs bus services; light rail delayed - Baltimore Sun (blog), MARC service canceled on Camden, Brunswick lines - Baltimore Sun (blog), Storm slows, even stops travelers - Baltimore Sun, Md.-to-DC commuters getting access to another lot - Washington Examiner, and 53 more...
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Maryland TodayFrederick News Post (subscription)Owens says riders should check the MTA website at www.mta.maryland.gov or call 410-539-5000 before going out to wait for a bus. ...and more »
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Commuter Update: Green and Yellow lines delayed; Roads icy and blocked this AMWashington PostThe MTA also canceled MARC train service on the Brunswick and Camden Lines. The agency said Penn Line trains would operate on a modified holiday schedule. ...and more »
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MTA curbs bus services; light rail delayedBaltimore Sun (blog)The Maryland Transit Administration has suspended local bus service and expects it to resume at 5 am Thursday. It has canceled all commuter bus services ...and more »
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MARC service canceled on Camden, Brunswick linesBaltimore Sun (blog)The Maryland Transit Administration has canceled service Thursday on the MARC Camden and Brunswick lines as a result of Wednesday's snow. The MTA said it ...MARC cancels service on Camden, Brunswick commuter trains; VRE running on ...WDBJ7.comMARC will run more, shorter trainsGreater Greater Washingtonall 9 news articles »
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ABC2 NewsStorm slows, even stops travelersBaltimore SunThe Maryland Transit Administration planned to resume local bus service in the Baltimore area at 5 am after suspending it at 11 pm The MTA also announced ...Area Starts Shutdown in Anticipation of Impending SnowSouthern Maryland OnlineSnow, thunder, lightning hit Mid-Atlantic regionWashington Examiner'Unpredictable' Storm Poses Challenges for State Officials, CommutersPatchall 28 news articles »
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Md.-to-DC commuters getting access to another lotWashington ExaminerAn MTA public information officer says the Truman lot is so popular that some drivers have been blocked in by illegally parked cars. ...Expected to ease crowding at Truman parking lotAnnapolis Capitalall 3 news articles »
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Snowy evening to surpass snowy morningBaltimore SunHe said the MTA plans to run "snow trains" through the night to keep the light rail and Metro tracks clear. Mobley said Southwest Airlines has canceled some ...and more »
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March for Life expected to crowd trainsWashington Post (blog)By AP The Maryland Transit Administration says commuters should expect crowded trains on Monday because of the March for Life rally in Washington. The MTA ...and more »
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A GP40 As the lead loco. This video was recorded from New Carrolton to Seabrook stations. Train was headed to Baltimore Penn station which is where i got off.This is my 2nd time riding the MARC train and it was real fast and smooth. A
Cummins ISL9/Allison H 40 EP
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...is as horrendous as it seems (we are the fifth worst in the nation, behind only Chicago, Washington, Los Angeles and Houston) a Maryland Transit Administration blogger was bemoaning the lameness of mass transit in the city — in particular, city buses. [...] We’re...
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Baltimore Brew
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Downed power lines shut MARC Brunswick LineBaltimore Sun (blog)MTA spokesman Terry Owens said MARC service to Western Maryland was interrupted by the same power line problem that has disrupted service on the Washington ...and more »
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...Maryland Transit Administration will roll out a version Monday of its CharmCard fare collection system that will reflect the discounts available to seniors. The new, bright orange CharmCard for Seniors will be available to riders over age 65, charging them...
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Baltimore Sun
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Greyhound launches service for rural MarylandBaltimore Sun (blog)... short-haul intercity bus lines serving rural Maryland, including routes in Western Maryland and the Eastern Shore, said MTA spokesman Terry Owens. ...and more »
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Cummins ISM/Voith DIWA 864.3 This bus soon will have an Allison GEN IV Transmission Bus Division: Bush Street
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...an alternative to driving on one of the most dangerous nights on Maryland highways, said officials from MillerCoors, the MTA, the State Highway Administration, AAA Mid-Atlantic and city government, who gathered at the Inner Harbor Tuesday to promote the initiative. "We...
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2009 hybrid bus at Owings Mills Transit center Baltimore County
@ BWI Business District Station
MTA Maryland has equipped one of their 219 New Flyer D40LFs with a 5 speed Allison Transmission for possible replacement of the Voith D864.4 Transmission currenly used in the fleet. The bus in question; 4008 has seen moderate use including today 10/02/10 when this video was recorded. Enjoy!
in new wrap on the last 2 cars
The 17 going through BWI Airport. Cummins M11/Allison B400R
Yesterday, after the Light Rail Video. I caught my customary bus home. On this trip, 1998 NABI #9836 arrived to start the run. Realizing from the start that this bus was special. I recorded a stretch both in and out the window where the very loud Cummins M11 seeps into the interior, providing a great sound effect. Enjoy!
3 clips of a preview of the subway system in Baltimore city.
Cummins ISL/Allison EP40 Hybrid drive.
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The Maryland Transit Administration announced Friday that it plans to fire two train operators for their roles in a light rail accident July 5 that killed two 17-year-old boys in Lutherville.
The transit agency said it had completed an investigation of
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Baltimore Sun
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On the 51. Cummins ISM/Voith.
Compilation # 1 from MTA Maryland. Basically, my first MTA TMV without the music.
2nd MTA Maryland TMV. Compilation from both of them coming soon.
First TMV from MTA Maryland. Next TMV is going to be soon. 3rd one is going to be the next time I head up to Bmore.
Take a ride with one of Maryland Transit Administration's newest buses New Flyer DE41LFR #9007 as it travels on Roland Avenue in Roland Park. This bus is one of 100 ordered by MTA Maryland and part of the Government Stimulus Package. This bus is equipped with a Cummins ISL Engine & GM Allison EP40 Hybrid Drive.
9537.
Cummins ISL/Allison EP-50 Hybrid Drive
Detroit Diesel Series 50/Allison VR-731
Take a tour of 9001, the new kid on the block.This bus is a 2009 New Flyer Diesel Electric 41 foot Restyled Low Floor currently being delivered to the Maryland Transit Administration. Noticeable differences besides the paint scheme are the new seating arrangement (38 instead of 39) and American Recovery act logos. Enjoy!
Take a ride aboard 2005 New Flyer D40LF #4011 in service along the new "Quickbus" Route 48 limited stop service. As you can see, ridership is brisk but steady (All riders boarded after the end of this video) Enjoy!
ABB Light rail car
Cummins ISL/Allison EP50.
Interior video of 9946, a 1999 NABI Model 416.09 in operation by the Maryland Transit Administration. This coach is one of 67 bulit for the then Mass Transit Administration in 1999.
Finally! Here's a interior video of the elusive Cummins/ZF Powered 9400 series currently in service for the Maryland Transit Administration. This and 49 others are scheduled to be retired in the coming months. Enjoy
Interior video clip of 2006 New Flyer DE40LFR #6007 currently in operation for the Maryland Transit Administration.
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Shortly after the mother of one of the boys killed in Sunday's light rail accident questioned the objectivity of Maryland Transit Administration police, the agency's top official moved Wednesday to have Baltimore County police take the lead in
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Baltimore Sun
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Video of MTA Maryland Flxible Metro D #9427 in operation in Northeast Baltimore City. This bus and three others are equipped with Cummins M11 & Voith Transmissions.
A second video of MTA Maryland Flxible Metro #9245 rounding Cedonia Loop in Baltimore City
Video of MTA Maryland Metro C #9245, one of three which remains in service. This bus is equipped with a Detroit Diesel 6-71 Engine & Allison V731 Transmission
Video of 9601, a previously retired 1996 NABI 436.08 Artic served MTA Maryland's heaviest route, a line it spent the last four years working
Video of 9435, a 1994 Flxible Metro D Series bus currently in operation for the Maryland Transit Administration. This bus carries a Series 50 engine with a ZF transmission.
Video of 08024 (8024) on Route 58...which is one of MTA Maryland's lightest routes. A total of 6 people were onboard this 24 minute trip.
Sound clip of MTA Maryland's1996 NABI Artics, most of which have been sidelined due to the New Hybrid Artics from New Flyer
A "colour collage music video" of the buses of MTA Maryland in Baltimore, ranging from some of the oldest Flxible Metros to the newest New Flyer DE60LFRs. Techinical notes: This project is the result of hours of editing work in Corel Video Suite, and is a montage of over 20 clips using variations of the colour louvre effect. The clips were all saved as separate 720x404 (in order to preserve the 16:9 display ratio) MOV files and compiled here on two overlay tracks so that they could interchange to allow multiple shots to display simultaneously on the screen. Final output was a 720x404 MOV file that is 5:03 in length and 272MB in size, and will likely take much of the night to upload to Youtube over DSL.
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