Baltimore’s light rail service: What we know about the indefinite suspension

The Maryland Transit Administration indefinitely suspended light rail services early this month, affecting commuters from Hunt Valley through downtown Baltimore and points south. Here’s what we know about the shutdown. The Dec. 7 announcement came as the MTA is undergoing a $160 million overhaul of its light rail service, which, compared with other rail modes, operates smaller vehicles that can operate in mixed traffic on city streets at lower speeds.