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On time 84%
Scheduled arrival 8:21 PM
Live ETA tends to run 6 min late leaving Union Station
- Usually on time
- On time (within 2 min) 84% of weekdays
- Late 5+ min 10% of weekdays
- Late 10+ min 4% of weekdays
- About 1 day in 10, it's 6+ min late
- On time ≤2 min
- Close to schedule 2–5 min
- Late 5–10 min
- Very late 10+ min
Departs Union Station
Departs 6:40 PM
On time 91%
· usually on time
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Silver Spring
Scheduled arrival 6:53 PM
On time 72%
· usually on time
Kensington
Scheduled arrival 6:59 PM
On time 82%
· usually on time
Garrett Park
Scheduled arrival 7:02 PM
On time 81%
· usually on time
Rockville
Scheduled arrival 7:08 PM
On time 76%
· usually on time
Washington Grove
Scheduled arrival 7:14 PM
On time 61%
· usually on time
Gaithersburg
Scheduled arrival 7:17 PM
On time 62%
· usually on time
Metropolitan Grove
Scheduled arrival 7:21 PM
On time 59%
· usually on time
Germantown
Scheduled arrival 7:25 PM
On time 53%
· usually on time
Boyds
Scheduled arrival 7:28 PM
On time 32%
· usually 3 min late
Barnesville
Scheduled arrival 7:33 PM
On time 26%
· usually 4 min late
Dickerson
Scheduled arrival 7:37 PM
On time 46%
· usually 2 min late
Monocacy
Scheduled arrival 8:11 PM
On time 83%
· usually on time
Speed
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Typical top speed76 mph
The fastest speed it reaches on a typical run, from its last 38 runs in the past 60 days.
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Average speed36 mph
Union Station to Frederick, counting the stops along the way.
Where delay builds
Typical delay along the route across weekdays.
Recent performance
How late it arrived on each recent day it ran.
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Historical alerts
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Other historical alerts (1)
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Free ridesMTA will honor all U.S. military veterans, active-duty military, and members of the National Guard and Reserves with FREE transit rides on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Regular schedules will be in effect, and FREE rides will be available on MARC Train, MTA Local Bus, MTA Metro Subway, Light Rail, Commuter Bus and Mobility services. Eligible riders will need to present one of three IDs: U.S. Department of Defense issued ID (Armed Forces/Uniformed Services/Military Retiree), U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs issued ID; or MVA Veteran designation on a driver's license or state ID. The MTA salutes you and thanks you for your sacrifice, courage and commitment to freedom.
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Free ridesMTA will honor all U.S. military veterans, active-duty military, and members of the National Guard and Reserves with FREE transit rides on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Regular schedules will be in effect, and FREE rides will be available on MARC Train, MTA Local Bus, MTA Metro Subway, Light Rail, Commuter Bus and Mobility services. Eligible riders will need to present one of three IDs: U.S. Department of Defense issued ID (Armed Forces/Uniformed Services/Military Retiree), U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs issued ID; or MVA Veteran designation on a driver's license or state ID. The MTA salutes you and thanks you for your sacrifice, courage and commitment to freedom.
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Delayed by freight trafficRunning 15–20 min lateMARC Brunswick Line train 895 (6:40pm dpt Union Station) is operating with a 15-20 minute delay due to CSX freight train interference.
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Service accountability
In the last 30 days: left 20+ min late 1 time.
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