ROSEDALE, MD—Crews are on the scene of a crash involving a train in the Rosedale area. At just before 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, units responded to the 7500-block of Lake Drive (21237) after a train struck a tractor-trailer. All rail traffic has been stopped and hazmat crews are on the scene. One patient has been transported to …
LUTHERVILLE, MD—Crews rescued a pedestrian who became trapped under a light rail train in Baltimore County on Thursday evening. The incident occurred at around 5:30 p.m. in the 100-block of West Ridegly Road in Lutherville (21093). The Baltimore County Fire Department says the person was rescued then transported to a local hospital. There has been no update on their condition.
BALTIMORE, MD—Amtrak has temporarily suspended service in the northeast corridor due to a derailment. On Saturday morning, the company announced that due to a Norfolk Southern freight derailment near Aberdeen, Amtrak service will be temporarily suspended between New York and Washington, D.C. Officials say crews are working to repair the track and service will be restored as quickly as possible. …
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—A pedestrian has sustained critical injuries after being struck by a train in Middle River. The incident was reported at around 1 p.m. on Monday in the area of Golden Ring Road at Orems Road (21220), according to the Baltimore County Fire Department. Life-threatening injuries are being reported and rescue crews are attempting to extricate the victim. Motorists …
WHITE MARSH, MD—The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company’s Holiday Train Garden will return in 2021. This year’s train garden will open on Friday, November 26, 2021 and run through Sunday, January 2, 2022. The train garden hours will be as follows: – Monday to Friday: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. – Saturday & Sunday: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. On …
Crews are on the scene of an early morning train collision near Rosedale. At about 6:30 a.m. on Sunday morning, a CSX train struck a tractor-trailer in the area of Contractors Road at Meyers Road in Golden Ring. The truck was transporting Utz potato chips. The train sustained minor damage. No injuries were reported.
UPDATE: New details have been provided by the White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company. The operator of the motorcycle that was struck was traveling from Philadelphia Rd toward Pulaski Highway and was struck by the lowering gate arm at the CSX rail crossing. The operator was ejected from the motorcycle, with both rider and bike coming to a stop on the …
The wind storm continues to affect travelers across the state and along the East Coast. Commuters traveling by train on Friday should be sure to check ahead. Amtrak has announced that it is suspending rail service along the northeast corridor due to “multiple weather-related issues.” Trains that are already en route to their destinations will continue on and hold upon …