The Maryland Transit Administration says it is getting ready for up to 10 inches of snowfall Wednesday night and Thursday and expects to operate services as long as condiitions are safe for its passengers and employees.
The agency, having been buried by double-diigit snowfalls twice this month, is taking a wary approach to the coming snowfall. Forecasters are predicting amounts ranging from 2 to 7 inches.
The MTA saiid buses and trains will keep to their normal weekday schedules as long as it can. It noted that buses and and Mobility van and cab services depend on the conditions of the roadways, warning that some diversions and delays are possible as the snow accumulates.
The MTA said Metro subway and light rail crews will continuously monitor the condition of tracks and overhead wires. The agency said that during the storm it would operate empty trains to keep the tracks and wires clear.
Customers can call the MTA at 410-539-5000 from 6 AM to 7 PM or use the MTA website at www.mta.maryland.gov for information. It said Mobility customers with scheduled trips should call 410-764-8181 to learn the status of their rides.