MARC offers daily service to Washington D.C. while Amtrak offers service to many east coast cities including Philadelphia and New York. The 2.7-mile BWI extension opened December 6, 1997. The BWI extension stems from the Central Light Rail Line's North Linthicum station in Anne Arundel County directly into the International Terminal. This places travelers within walking distance of domestic and international flights. The opening of the extensions was expected to increase light rail's daily ridership from its then 20,000 passengers to over 36,000 by the year 2000.
Proof of payment is required on light rail.
Tickets must be purchased before you board the train. You do not need to purchase a light rail ticket if you have a MTA weekly or monthly pass. MTA police officers randomly ride the trains and may ask you to show your proof of payment. Keep your ticket until you have completed your trip. They are fabricated from CorTen Steel and powered by trucks supplied by AAI traction.