Both Maglev Train Alignments Would Run Under Greenbelt

If the SCMaglev train is eventually built, it will tunnel under Greenbelt.
Baltimore Washington Rapid Rail and the Maryland Department of Transportation announced on February 1 that one of three potential routes for the high speed train – the so-called Amtrak route that went through Bowie – has been eliminated.
That leaves two potential routes and the no-build option. The routes are called Baltimore-Washington Parkway West and Baltimore-Washington Parkway East for their geographical position to the highway. East is currently the preferred alignment, but the final decision on the project will not be released until winter of 2019.

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A map of Greenbelt shows orange highlighted areas to the north and east of the municipal city limits. Area 1, at the northwest, is labeled WMATA and USDA Land. Area 2, at the northeast, is labeled USDA Land. Area 3, at the east, is labeled USDA and NASA land.

The City of Greenbelt has rescheduled a public hearing on proposed annexation resolutions. The new date is March 9, 2026