The line originally ran on a tight curve through the town center, disrupting traffic and creating a collision hazard at grade crossings, as well as acting as a major speed restriction on express trains.

In 1934, the PRR moved the line north of the downtown area to ease the curve and eliminate all grade crossings in Elkton.

The new brick depot included baggage and waiting rooms, and a pedestrian passage under the tracks to the southbound platform.

On April 30, 1978, Amtrak began operation of the Chesapeake, a once-daily commuter train between Philadelphia and Washington D.C., which included reopening several closed stations.

SEPTA Regional Rail took over Philadelphia-area lines, while Amtrak began operating service in Maryland under contract to MARC.