Fairgrounds station
| Company type | Light rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | 1992 |
| Headquarters | Timonium , United States |
| Products | Baltimore Light RailLink services |
| Owner | Maryland Transit Administration |
Fairgrounds station—previously known as Timonium station and Timonium Fairgrounds station—is a stop on the Baltimore Light RailLink located next to the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium, Maryland. The station is equipped with two side platforms alongside two tracks and provides 744 parking spaces, bicycle amenities, and is accessible to passengers with disabilities.
History
A Timonium station was once operated by the Northern Central Railway close to where Fairgrounds station now stands. Prior to the launch of the Light Rail in 1992, this site functioned as a park-and-ride facility offering express bus routes to downtown Baltimore. From the Light Rail's inception until the 1997 extension to Hunt Valley, Fairgrounds served as the northern endpoint of the line. During rush hours, trains on the Cromwell (Yellow) line terminate at this station, utilizing a pocket track at the incomplete Texas station located just north of Fairgrounds for train turnarounds.
Business and Operations
Fairgrounds station, under the ownership of the Maryland Transit Administration, accommodated around 960 passengers daily according to 2017 figures. It provides transfer options to MTA bus Route 9, rabbittransit Route 83S, and the Towson University Shuttle, facilitating seamless transit connections throughout the Baltimore metropolitan region.