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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.

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Purple Line Alignment

Project Updates

Apr 01 | 2025
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Purple Line Light Rail Vehicles began dynamic testing on track parallel to Veterans Parkway.

Jan 22 | 2025
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Crews placed the Capital Crescent Trail bridge truss over Rock Creek and the Rock Creek Trail in December. The bridge employs an inverted truss design, meaning support structures are hidden underneath the bridge instead of above in a traditional truss. This design was chosen to maintain sightlines along the creek, and it gives the bridge a unique look from below. 

 

Pupuseria El Comalito

Takoma Park

El Comalito is an authentic Salvadoran pupuseria located in Takoma Park. Founded in 2005, this family-owned restaurant provides fresh homestyle dishes that connect customers to the rich Salvadoran culture. Learn more

Taqueria El Rodeo

Hyattsville

Located in Hyattsville, just steps from the Takoma Langley Transit Center, this restaurant prides itself on offering an authentic Mexican dining experience that transports you directly to the streets of Mexico City. Learn more

Café Via Roma

Silver Spring

This family-owned café is inspired by the warmth of café communities in Rome, and strives to provide an authentic experience by crafting delicious culinary experiences. Learn more

Megamart Riverdale

Riverdale

With more than fifteen years in business, Megamart Riverdale is one of 12 branches in Maryland and Virginia. Located just steps from the future Riverdale-Kenilworth Purple Line Station, Megamart Riverdale offers its customers a wide variety of meats, fresh fish and produce. Learn more

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