Purple Line trains unveiled; Prince George’s communities weigh in

By Deborah BaileyAFRO Contributing EditorThe Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) has unveiled the first cars of the Metro’s new Purple Line. The light rail line is expected to open between Prince George’s and Montgomery counties in 2027.  “Celebrating the arrival of the Purple Line’s first light rail vehicle is the latest significant & milestone in getting this much-needed new transit line up and running,” said Maryland & Transportation Secretary Paul J. Wiedenfeld.& & First section of Purple Line light rail cars unveiled by Maryland Transportation Department (MDOT. (courtesy, MDOT).When completed, the Purple Line will extend 16 miles from New Carrollton, winding through Riverdale Park, College Park, Langley Park/Takoma Park and other central Prince & George’s County communities, and will end in Bethesda, Montgomery County, with 21 total stops.& MDOT officials said the Purple Line is now more than halfway done.& & “With thousands of feet of rail track installed and 16 or 21 stations now under construction, we are happy to announce the project is more than 65% complete,” & announced Maryland Transit Administrator Holly Arnold.& & Purple Line construction originally started in 2017 with the rail line originally slated to & start operating in 2022. However, in 2020, construction...