Kensington station (Maryland)
| Company type | Passenger rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Rail transport |
| Founded | 1891 |
| Headquarters | Kensington, Maryland , United States |
| Products | Passenger rail services (MARC Train Brunswick Line) |
| Owner | CSX Transportation |
Kensington serves as a passenger rail station located at 10417 Howard Avenue in Kensington, Maryland, United States. Established by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad (B&O) in 1891, this station is presently part of the MARC Train network on the Brunswick Line, accommodating 15 scheduled weekday stops and an additional flag stop on Fridays.
Station layout
The station includes a historic B&O station master's house, which is accessible during the Kensington Farmers Market held in the adjacent parking area. This structure houses a waiting room, restroom facilities, and an antique stove. Passengers can purchase tickets through a self-service kiosk. On the occasion of the Kensington Labor Day Parade, CSX Transportation, which currently owns the rail line, hands out complimentary memorabilia. Additionally, a miniature model train display is featured inside. The platform consists of a low-level concrete surface with a sheltered waiting area and seating located across from it. Safety features at the pedestrian crossing comprise crossbuck signs equipped with warning bells, highway signage, and pedestrian signals. The station does not meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as it lacks elevated platforms for level boarding.
History
The Metropolitan Branch was completed by the B&O through Montgomery County in 1873, establishing a rail connection between Washington, D.C. and Cumberland, Maryland extending westward.
Initially named Knowles Station, the community was officially incorporated as Kensington in 1894. The B&O station building, designed by architect Ephraim Francis Baldwin, opened its doors in 1891. Between 1893 and 1935, this station functioned as the terminus for the Kensington Electric Railway, which offered streetcar service to Chevy Chase, Maryland. Today, the station is recognized as a contributing property within the Kensington Historic District.
See also
External links
- Image of 10417 Howard Avenue: The Kensington B & O Train Station — North Kensington — Historic Photos — Kensington Historical Society
- Information on Kensington Farmer’s Market at the Historic Train Station, 10417 Howard Ave. — Town of Kensington
- MARC train system map
- Schedule for MARC Brunswick Line
- List of MARC stations
- Official Ride-On Bus Service website
- Google Maps Street View of the station
- Brunswick Line
- Former Amtrak stations in Maryland
- Historic district contributing properties in Maryland
- Kensington, Maryland
- MARC Train stations
- Railway stations in the United States opened in 1891
- Former Baltimore and Ohio Railroad stations
- Railway stations in Montgomery County, Maryland
- National Register of Historic Places in Montgomery County, Maryland
- Railway stations on the National Register of Historic Places in Maryland