alternative proposals
Several alternatives to the B&P Tunnels have been proposed. Some of these take a more comprehensive, long-term view of Baltimore's transportation needs to better enable our citizens, businesses, and neighborhoods to grow and prosper.
MTA Citizen's Advisory Committee (CAC)
"MTA CAC is a volunteer advisory group to the MTA. Members of the committee make recommendations for solutions to problems that are identified. CAC is a collaborative effort between the MTA and the community."
A Proposal to Unravel Baltimore's Tangled Rail Lines
MTA CAC's analysis of Baltimore's rail needs and an alternate, comprehensive plan for addressing them.
"MTA CAC is a volunteer advisory group to the MTA. Members of the committee make recommendations for solutions to problems that are identified. CAC is a collaborative effort between the MTA and the community."
A Proposal to Unravel Baltimore's Tangled Rail Lines
MTA CAC's analysis of Baltimore's rail needs and an alternate, comprehensive plan for addressing them.
- Amtrak would go downtown (Charles Center) where tourists want to be
- MARC would go through upgraded current B&P tunnel
- Freight would go through Sparrows Point industrial area
AmeriStarRail
"With a focus on innovation in four key areas: Service, Marketing, Technology and Organization, our expertise will provide Amtrak passengers with fast, frequent, comfortable and reliable service."
Baltimore Crosstown Rail Tunnel Proposal
Promoting Transportation Equity "The 160 MPH top-speed trains include triple-class service for coach, business and first class passengers on every Amtrak North East Corridor train. For the first time, all passengers will have affordable, equal access to high speed rail service in America, which is funded by all taxpayers."
"With a focus on innovation in four key areas: Service, Marketing, Technology and Organization, our expertise will provide Amtrak passengers with fast, frequent, comfortable and reliable service."
Baltimore Crosstown Rail Tunnel Proposal
Promoting Transportation Equity "The 160 MPH top-speed trains include triple-class service for coach, business and first class passengers on every Amtrak North East Corridor train. For the first time, all passengers will have affordable, equal access to high speed rail service in America, which is funded by all taxpayers."
- Baltimore Crosstown Rail Tunnel plan envisions incorporation of an east-west Crosstown Metro
- Downtown route near harbor, stadiums, hotels, convention center, business, shopping, theatre, museums, universities, hospitals
- Amtrak and MARC on separate tracks
- Only run fastest Amtrak trains (Acela) enabling more frequent, on time trains (European model)
- Converges downtown with Metro Subway, Light Rail, Camden Line, Water Taxi, Route 395
- Avoids residential neighborhoods
Northeast Maglev
"The Superconducting Maglev (SCMAGLEV) is the world’s fastest and most advanced train. A train in name only – unlike any train you’ve ever seen before. Imagine Washington DC to New York City in an hour. The SCMAGLEV will revolutionize travel in the Northeast Corridor."
Baltimore/Washington Superconducting Maglev Project Environmental Study
"The Superconducting Maglev (SCMAGLEV) is the world’s fastest and most advanced train. A train in name only – unlike any train you’ve ever seen before. Imagine Washington DC to New York City in an hour. The SCMAGLEV will revolutionize travel in the Northeast Corridor."
Baltimore/Washington Superconducting Maglev Project Environmental Study
- Canceled for Baltimore by Elected Officials 4 days after B&P Tunnel Replacement Program announced on Juneteenth 2021!
