In response to the shortage of operators MDOT MTA is investing resources in hiring additional operators by increasing outreach efforts that include job fairs, advertising, social media and direct hiring of experienced operators. The new schedule will be reevaluated in the fall based on operator availability. During peak hours or special events, Light Rail will adjust to service demands by increasing trainsets to handle additional passenger volume.

Trains will continue to alternate to BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport and Glen Burnie with a frequency of 30 minutes to each south end destination. We are working diligently to return to our normal service level.”īeginning Sunday July 10, weekday trains will operate on a modified Saturday schedule with trains arriving every 15 minutes at a majority of stations. “While we are disappointed that we have had to take this step, these temporary adjustments will ensure our riders can count on their scheduled train arriving on time.

“We recognize the critical role that Light Rail and transit in general play in the lives of our riders,” said MDOT MTA Administrator Holly Arnold.

This temporary service adjustment will ensure that Light Rail riders have a schedule they can rely on. Beginning, Sunday, July 10, weekday trains will operate on a modified Saturday schedule. Local Impact Reflects Nationwide Labor ShortageīALTIMORE, MD (June 28, 2022) – In response to a shortage of operators, the Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA) today announced a temporary adjustment in Light Rail service to align service levels with operator availability and ridership, which remains low compared to pre-pandemic levels.

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