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Storms Snap Two Dozen Poles and Leave Thousands Without Power in Baltimore Area

Broken poles with power lines resting on light‑rail equipment require coordinated repairs by BGE with inspections by the MTA before power or train service can be safely restored.

Overview

  • Severe weekend storms downed roughly 24 utility poles near the Cromwell Light Rail station and caused wider outages across Glen Burnie, Middle River and the Baltimore region.
  • Baltimore Gas and Electric has mobilized more than 400 outside crews and contractors to work around the clock and is giving changing estimated restoration times as on‑site assessments evolve.
  • The Cromwell station remains closed because power lines draped over catenary wires that power the light rail must be cleared and reinspected, a process officials say will take several days.
  • The Maryland Transit Administration is running free shuttle buses and advising riders to use LocaLink 69 and 70 as alternate service, but commuters report delays and overcrowding on replacement routes.
  • Residents and businesses are facing missed appointments and service disruptions while officials warn restoration timelines may shift and ask customers to check BGE outage updates for the latest ETRs.