Construction Updates & Detours

Learn more about current and upcoming construction activities

Explore Future Stations Near You

Visualize your trip

Upcoming Meetings & Events

View the full calendar

Purple Line & Businesses

Get to know the businesses along the corridor

Maryland’s Purple Line:
Connecting Communities

Explore the future light rail service that will provide direct travel options from New Carrollton to Bethesda, Maryland. Board a train from 21 stations to work, school, and recreation destinations across Prince George's and Montgomery counties with direct connections to Metrorail, AMTRAK, MARC commuter rail, and bus networks.

About the Project
Purple Line Alignment

Project Updates

Jul 11 | 2024
Newsroom

Maryland's Purple Line Reaches Major Milestone as LRVs Arrive

On July 11, the Purple Line team, along with local elected officials and business leaders, welcomed the first Purple Line light rail vehicles to Maryland. Click here to read the press release.

Aug 22 | 2024
Newsroom

Welcome Back University of Maryland Community! 

After a successful summer of construction, you will notice some changes on campus, including embedded track, new sidewalks and a bike path. While Purple Line trains are not yet operational, keep safety in mind when riding near tracks. See our Ride Safe fact sheet for more information.

EricnTech Cellphones and Computer Repair

Riverdale Park

EricnTech Cellphones and Computer Repair specializes in repairing a wide range of smart devices, including phones, laptops, iPads, tablets, smart watches, and game consoles. Learn more

Eastern Carryout

Silver Spring

Eastern Carryout, located in the Central Square Shopping Center, specializes in Chinese cuisine for dine-in, takeout, or delivery. Learn more

Rita's Hair Salon

Silver Spring

Owned and operated by Arianny Peguero and her husband Joaquin Medina, Rita's Hair Salon caters to both men and women, offering a range of services from dreadlocks to color, highlights, and blowouts. Learn more

Total Automotive Maintenance

Riverdale Park

Specializing in both foreign and domestic repair, Total Automotive's services range from oil changes to engine repair and more, with a priority on environmentally conscious practices. Learn more

Explore More Purple Line Businesses Spotlight Your Business