Start Date:

04/24/2025 11:34 AM

End Date:

04/25/2025 11:34 PM

Description:

Commuter Bus provider Martz Gold Line (Columbia / Silver Spring and southern Maryland) has been in ongoing negotiations with their operator union. This morning, that union went on strike resulting in morning trips being cancelled on six routes. MTA is not party to these negotiations and our contractual relationship is with Martz Gold Line.

The following routes are impacted by the labor action:

--Route 305, 315, and 325 – Columbia/Silver Spring to DC

--Route 630 – La Plata / Waldorf to DC

--Route 640 – Waldorf / Accokeek to DC

--Route 735 – Charlotte Hall / Waldorf to DC

MARC Train is honoring all Commuter Bus monthly pass, 10 trip or CharmPass tickets.  Full details on MARC schedules and driving directions to MARC stations are available at: www.mta.maryland.gov/CommuterBusOptions .

Affected Routes:

  • 305: COLUMBIA & SILVER SPRING - DC
  • 315: COLUMBIA & SILVER SPRING - DC
  • 325: COLUMBIA & SILVER SPRING - DC
  • 630: LA PLATA/WALDORF - WASHINGTON DC
  • 640: WALDORF & ACCOKEEK - WASHINGTON DC
  • 735: CHARLOTTE HALL/WALDORF - DC

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