LANHAM, Md. — The first section of rail has been laid on a 16-mile light rail project connection New Carrollton and Bethesda, Md.
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan was among officials taking part in the first-rail ceremony Thursday for the Purple Line, WTOP Radio reports.
Construction began two years ago on the $5.6-billion project. Its 21-station route will connect to the DC Metro rail system, as well as MARC and Amtrak trains. Operations are projected to begin in 2023.
