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Muirkirk station (MARC)

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Passenger rail station in Maryland, US Not to be confused with Muirkirk railway station.
Muirkirk
MARC commuter rail station
The southbound platform of Muirkirk station with US 1 in the background.
General information
Location7012-B Muirkirk Road, Beltsville, Maryland
Coordinates39°03′46″N 76°53′03″W / 39.0629°N 76.8841°W / 39.0629; -76.8841
Line(s)Capital Subdivision
Platforms2 side platforms
Tracks2
ConnectionsBus transport RTA 302
Construction
Parking650 spaces
Bicycle facilitiesYes
AccessibleYes
Other information
Station codeMUK
History
OpenedDecember 12, 1994; 30 years ago (1994-12-12)
Passengers
2018279 daily Increase 3.3% (MARC)
Services
Preceding station MARC Following station
Greenbelttowards Union Station Camden Line Laureltowards Camden Station
Former services
Preceding station Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Following station
Riverdaletoward Chicago Main Line Laureltoward Jersey City
Ammendaletoward Chicago Conteetoward Jersey City
Location

Muirkirk is a passenger rail station on the MARC Camden Line between the District of Columbia's Washington Union Station and Baltimore's Camden Station. It is located at 7012-B Muirkirk Road over the bridge that carries Muirkirk Road above both the Camden Line and US 1.

Muirkirk station consists of two platforms with open shelters on both sides of the former Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Washington Division line. A concrete open storm drain runs beneath the northbound platform. Three pedestrian walkways cross over the storm drain as well as the tracks. US 1 runs behind the southbound platform which is protected by guard rails and a chain-link fence.

Station layout

The station has two side platforms and a large parking lot east of the tracks. The station is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

References

  1. ^ "MARC Station Information". MTA Maryland. Retrieved May 29, 2020.
  2. Fehr, Stephen (1994-12-12). "Commuter Lines Add Stations in Va. and Md". The Washington Post. p. D3. ProQuest 757194485.
  3. "MARC Cornerstone Plan" (PDF). p. 16.
  4. "December 2018 MARC performance (for Nov 18) - Ridership" (PDF). Maryland Transportation Authority. Retrieved 8 January 2020.
  5. MARC station list (includes Muirkirk) Archived 2008-03-09 at the Wayback Machine MARC official website

External links

Media related to Muirkirk (MARC station) at Wikimedia Commons

Northbound platforms. Note the storm drain between the platforms and the main parking lot.
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