And, as part of the Central Light Rail Line, another line operates between Penn Station, through Baltimore City, and terminates at the BWI Airport extension. Light rail service between BWI and Penn Station operates as a line, providing an intermodal connection to airlines and commuter trains. The line intersects with current light rail service between the Mount Royal Stop in Baltimore City and the Linthicum Stop in Anne Arundel County. Customers traveling to BWI Airport or Penn Station may transfer at any point between the Mount Royal and Linthicum stops.
Free parking is available at many of the stops.
In addition, many MTA bus lines serve the light rail stations offering convenient connections to popular Baltimore area destinations. MDOT photo Construction on three new extensions to the Central Light Rail Line began in July 1995. The Hunt Valley line opened on September 9, 1997. This 4.5-mile long extension stems north from the existing Timonium Station and includes five stops in the heart of Hunt Valley's business and industrial community, representing 340 companies and 30,000 jobs. The 0.34-mile Penn Station extension opened December 6, 1997.