MDot teases new Purple Line railcars
BETHESDA, Md. (FOX 5 DC) - It's coming … Soon. Eventually… In 2024?
New Purple Line railcars will apparently be ready next year, according to a new promo video put together by the Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration.
The 15-second cinematic visual adds to the anticipation of the project that's been under construction since 2016.
MDOT MTA told FOX 5 in July that delays will push the opening of the transit line to the spring of 2027, plus add more than $148.3 million to the growing price tag.
It was initially supposed to cost $5.3 billion and is already $3.8 billion over budget.
Over the summer, officials said the schedule change reflected delays in the completion of utility relocation activities, the ongoing national workforce/supply chain issues, and the unique history of the Purple Line Light Rail Project.
Check out the Purple Line progress video below: