Laurel Race Track station
| Company type | Passenger rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Rail transport |
| Founded | 1911 |
| Headquarters | Laurel, Maryland , United States |
Area served | North Laurel, Laurel, Maryland City, Russett, Laurel Park Racecourse |
| Products | MARC Camden Line passenger service |
Laurel Race Track serves as a passenger rail stop on the MARC Camden Line, positioned between Washington Union Station in Washington, D.C., and Baltimore's Camden Station. Constructed in 1911 by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, the station was originally established to provide access to the nearby Laurel Park race track, from which it derives its name.
Situated just northeast of Laurel, Maryland, this station uniquely spans two counties: one platform lies within Howard County, while the other platform—currently not utilized by MARC—is located in Anne Arundel County.
Service at this location is quite restricted; it accommodates only evening trains traveling south/westbound toward Washington. The station functions as a flag stop, meaning trains will only halt here if passengers signal the need to board or exit.
Nearby places and attractions
- North Laurel
- Laurel
- Maryland City
- Russett
- Laurel Park Racecourse
- North Laurel Community Center
Transit-oriented development
Adjacent to the station and racecourse, just north along Whiskey Bottom Road, a transit-oriented development known as Laurel Park station community is planned. This development aims to incorporate 1,000 mixed-use residential units alongside 127,000 square feet dedicated to retail and 650,000 square feet allocated for office space.
Station layout
The facility features two side platforms; however, it does not meet standards set by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 due to the absence of raised platforms for level boarding and the lack of tactile warning strips along platform edges.
External links
- Camden Line
- MARC Train stations
- Former Baltimore and Ohio Railroad stations
- Buildings and structures in Howard County, Maryland
- Railway stations in Howard County, Maryland
- Buildings and structures in Anne Arundel County, Maryland
- Railway stations in Anne Arundel County, Maryland
- 1911 establishments in Maryland
- Railway stations in the United States opened in 1911