B&P Tunnel Groundbreaking -150th Anniversary Event

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An Amtrak Northeast Regional train passes through the Baltimore and Potomac Tunnel during the celebratory 150th anniversary event on June 18, 2021.

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2. Nettie Washington Douglass speaks on behalf of her great great grandfather Frederick Douglass in commemoration of the tunnel renaming.

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MARC train conductors smile under their masks as they operate the shuttle transporting guests from Baltimore Penn Station to the event site.

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Attendees watch Maryland Senator Ben Cardin from a pre-recorded message.

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Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott speaks at the Baltimore and Potomac Tunnel 150th anniversary event.

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Amtrak President Stephen Gardner begins his opening remarks with the Baltimore and Potomac Tunnel featured behind him.

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Attendees are offered water and fact sheets as they exit the shuttle train to the event site.

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USDOT Deputy Secretary Polly Trottenberg addresses the crowd.

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Congressman Kweisi Mfume smiles as he speaks to the attendees.

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Maryland Congressman Sarbanes speaks at the Baltimore and Potomac Tunnel 150th anniversary event.

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Representative Anthony Brown begins his remarks.

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Attendees turn to focus on Senator Chris Van Hollen’s pre-recorded message.

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Greg Slater, MDOT Secretary, addresses the crowd at the Baltimore and Potomac Tunnel 150th anniversary event.

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Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot speaks the event attendees.

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CEO of the Greater Washington Partnership JB Holsten smiles as he looks onto the crowd of attendees.