Governor Wes Moore made the third stop on his statewide “Delivering for Maryland” tour in Montgomery County. During his tour, the governor joined elected leaders and state transportation officials at the future Purple Line 16th Street – Woodside Station to install the final segment of rail, marking the completion of 193,100 feet of track connecting Prince George’s and Montgomery counties.

The completion of the final rail installation marks a major physical milestone for the Purple Line, linking the 16.2-mile corridor from New Carrollton to Bethesda and enabling the next stage of vehicle and systems integration testing. The project now will focus on completing construction by the end of 2026, including completing station structural elements, Art in Transit installations, landscaping, as well as train and traffic signal controls. The Purple Line is expected to open to passengers in late 2027. Once in service, the Purple Line will offer a convenient alternative to driving between Prince George’s and Montgomery counties, reducing congestion and increasing connectivity.

The administration has committed a $3 million investment to drive economic development in Montgomery County through supporting exterior upgrades for business within a half mile of Montgomery County Purple Line stations. This investment was included in the governor’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget.

-via Press Release