The Camden Line is a MARC commuter rail line that runs for between

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, and Camden Station in

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, over the

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and Baltimore Terminal Subdivision. The

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began running commuter service from Baltimore to Ellicott City over part of the current line's trackage on May 24, 1830, making this corridor one of the country's oldest rail routes still in operation. The line was extended to Washington on August 25, 1835. The Camden Line is the shortest MARC line. , the Camden Line is a weekday-only service.

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MARC Camden Line official information pageBaltimore and Ohio Old Main Line and Washington Branch Photo Tours (TrainWeb)
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