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MARC service alert 3/31/20
 

MARC Train - COVID-19 rider alert

 

In an effort to mitigate the spread of COVID -19, PLEASE USE TRANSIT FOR ESSENTIAL TRAVEL ONLY.  Essential travel means taking trips to work, hospitals, health care providers, pharmacies, grocery stores, banks, food distribution centers, schools, to provide care for family members, and other similar destinations.  By reducing unnecessary travel, transit becomes safer for those who depend on it, especially essential healthcare workers, and for those who operate it.

 

MARC Train continues to operate on an R schedule on all three lines and Penn Line weekend service will operate as scheduled.  While the ticket offices at Odenton and Frederick will be closed until further notice, the waiting room and ticket machine at Odenton will remain accessible.

 

Passengers are strongly encouraged to purchase tickets prior to boarding the train.  Use CharmPass, our mobile ticketing app, for convenient and secure ticket purchases or the MARC ticket vending machines (TVM) located at most stations; many TVMs accept cash.

 

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MARC Service Alerts 4/10/20

 

MARC Penn Line - Service reductions effective Monday April 13

 

Effective Monday, April 13 the Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA) will implement further reductions of MARC Train service in response to significant reductions in ridership as riders continue to limit their use of these services to essential trips only. 

 

MARC Train will further reduce the “R” schedule by eliminating select trains on all lines – Penn, Camden, and Brunswick.  A complete list of service modifications and other steps MDOT MTA is taking to protect our riders and employees, and to maximize efficiency, is available at www.mta.maryland.gov/coronavirus.

 

The following Penn Line trains will not operate until further notice:

 

Weekday Southbound:

 

Train 413 (6:40am departure from Penn Station) -- Train 511 will still operate and add stops at West Baltimore, Halethorpe and BWI Airport

 

Train 421 (8:15am departure from Penn Station)

 

Train 641 (4:23pm departure from Penn Station)

 

Weekday Northbound:

 

Train 412 (8:58am departure from Union Station)

 

Train 634 (4:35pm departure from Union Station)

 

Train 440 (5:25pm departure from Union Station) -- Train 536 will still operate and add stops at Seabrook, Bowie State University, and West Baltimore

 

Train 642 (5:58pm departure from Union Station)

 

Saturday

 

Train 677 (8:55am departure from Penn Station)

 

Train 689 (2:50pm departure from Penn Station) -- Train 491 will still operate and add a stop at Martin Airport

 

Train 495 (5:55pm departure from Penn Station)

 

Train 497 (8:00pm departure from Penn Station)

 

Train 478 (10:15am departure from Union Station)

 

Train 490 (4:15pm departure from Union Station)

 

Train 492 (5:20pm departure from Union Station)

 

Train 696 (9:40pm departure from Union Station)

 

Penn Line Sunday

 

Train 681 (10:55am departure from Penn Station)

 

Train 487 (2:00pm departure from Penn Station)

 

Train 495 (5:55pm departure from Penn Station)

 

Train 482 (12:15pm departure from Union Station)

 

Train 490 (4:15pm departure from Union Station)

 

Train 492 (5:20pm departure from Union Station)

 

 

 

MARC Camden Line - Service reductions effective Monday April 13

 

Effective Monday, April 13 the Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA) will implement further reductions of MARC Train service in response to significant reductions in ridership as riders continue to limit their use of these services to essential trips only. 

 

MARC Train will further reduce the “R” schedule by eliminating select trains on all lines – Penn, Camden, and Brunswick.  A complete list of service modifications and other steps MDOT MTA is taking to protect our riders and employees, and to maximize efficiency, is available at www.mta.maryland.gov/coronavirus.

 

The following Camden Line trains will not operate until further notice:

 

Train 849 (7:10am departure from Camden Yards)

 

Train 856 (5:58pm departure from Union Station)

 

 

 

MARC Brunswick Line - Service reductions effective Monday April 13

 

Effective Monday, April 13 the Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA) will implement further reductions of MARC Train service in response to significant reductions in ridership as riders continue to limit their use of these services to essential trips only. 

 

MARC Train will further reduce the “R” schedule by eliminating select trains on all lines – Penn, Camden, and Brunswick.  A complete list of service modifications and other steps MDOT MTA is taking to protect our riders and employees, and to maximize efficiency, is available at www.mta.maryland.gov/coronavirus.

 

The following Brunswick Line trains will not operate until further notice:

 

Train 878 (6:25am departure from Martinsburg)

 

Train 877 (4:55pm departure from Union Station)

 

Train 881 (6:20pm departure from Union Station) will operate, but will terminate in Brunswick and not serve Harpers Ferry, Duffields, or Martinsburg.

 

Train 872 will continue to operate and add stops at Dickerson, Boyds, and Garrett Park.

 

Train 875 will continue to operate and add stops at Harpers Ferry, Duffields and Martinsburg.

 

 

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MARC Service Alert 4/10/20
 

Clarification to earlier MARC Penn Line service alert

 

**Clarification to the MARC Penn Line service alert sent earlier this afternoon**

 

When MARC service was reduced to the R schedule on March 17, four trains were added to the R schedule on the Penn Line to provide essential early evening and late night service.  These trains will continue to operate. 

 

They are: Train 403 (4:45am departure from Penn Station), Train 502 (6:10am departure from Washington, which will continue to make all stops between Washington and Perryville, Train 453 (9:37pm departure from Penn Station) and Train 452 (10:55pm departure from Union Station).

 

The earlier service alert is repeated below.

 

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Effective Monday, April 13 the Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA) will implement further reductions of MARC Train service in response to significant reductions in ridership as riders continue to limit their use of these services to essential trips only. 

 

MARC Train will further reduce the “R” schedule by eliminating select trains on all lines – Penn, Camden, and Brunswick.  A complete list of service modifications and other steps MDOT MTA is taking to protect our riders and employees, and to maximize efficiency, is available at www.mta.maryland.gov/coronavirus.

 

The following Penn Line trains will not operate until further notice:

 

Weekday Southbound:

 

Train 413 (6:40am departure from Penn Station) -- Train 511 will still operate and add stops at West Baltimore, Halethorpe and BWI Airport

 

Train 421 (8:15am departure from Penn Station)

 

Train 641 (4:23pm departure from Penn Station)

 

Weekday Northbound:

 

Train 412 (8:58am departure from Union Station)

 

Train 634 (4:35pm departure from Union Station)

 

Train 440 (5:25pm departure from Union Station) -- Train 536 will still operate and add stops at Seabrook, Bowie State University, and West Baltimore

 

Train 642 (5:58pm departure from Union Station)

 

Saturday

 

Train 677 (8:55am departure from Penn Station)

 

Train 689 (2:50pm departure from Penn Station) -- Train 491 will still operate and add a stop at Martin Airport

 

Train 495 (5:55pm departure from Penn Station)

 

Train 497 (8:00pm departure from Penn Station)

 

Train 478 (10:15am departure from Union Station)

 

Train 490 (4:15pm departure from Union Station)

 

Train 492 (5:20pm departure from Union Station)

 

Train 696 (9:40pm departure from Union Station)

 

Penn Line Sunday

 

Train 681 (10:55am departure from Penn Station)

 

Train 487 (2:00pm departure from Penn Station)

 

Train 495 (5:55pm departure from Penn Station)

 

Train 482 (12:15pm departure from Union Station)

 

Train 490 (4:15pm departure from Union Station)

 

Train 492 (5:20pm departure from Union Station)

 

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WBAL-TV, Channel 11 in Baltimore, MD, 4/10/20:

 

  MDOT MTA announces additional reductions to MARC, Commuter Bus service 

 

 

The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration announced additional reductions for MARC Train and Commuter Bus service on Monday.

 

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MARC service alert 4/13/20
 

MARC Brunswick Line - Gaithersburg waiting room closed

 

The City of Gaithersburg has informed MARC Train that the Gaithersburg station waiting room be closed until further notice due to the COVID-19 outbreak.  The ticket machine will not be accessible and passengers will not have access to the station restroom.  However, trains will continue to stop at the platform for passengers to board and detrain.  We regret any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

 

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MARC service alert 4/16/20
 

MARC Train - Face coverings required to ride

 

To All MDOT MTA Riders:

 

Effective April 18, 2020 at 7:00 a.m. to reduce the spread of COVID-19, all riders using public transit including local bus, light rail, metro subway, commuter bus, MARC Train and Mobility/paratransit service are REQUIRED to wear face coverings. 

 

This action supports Governor Hogan’s Executive Order number 20-04-15-01.

 

Riders are encouraged to visit www.mta.maryland.gov/coronavirus or call the Transit Information Contact Center at 410.539.5000.

 

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MD MTA Service Alert 4/18/20
 

To All MDOT MTA Riders:

 

Effective Saturday April 18, 2020 at 7:00 a.m. to reduce the spread of COVID-19, all riders using public transit including Local and CityLink Bus, Light RailLink, Metro SubwayLink, Commuter Bus, MARC Train and Mobility/paratransit service are REQUIRED to wear face coverings. 

 

This action supports Governor Hogan’s Executive Order number 20-04-15-01.

 

Riders are encouraged to visit mta.maryland.gov/coronavirus or call the Transit Information Contact Center at 410.539.5000 for ore information.

 

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Light RailLink Service Advisory - Penn/Camden Shuttle

 

Beginning Monday May 4, 2020 and until further notice, the Light RailLink Penn Camden shuttle service will be temporarily suspended due to scheduled track maintenance at Baltimore Penn Station. Train service will be substituted with bus shuttle service that will operate from Penn Station to North Avenue station to accommodate passengers. We regret the inconvenience this causes, and assure you that we are working diligently to restore the system as soon as possible.

 

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MARC service alerts 5/15/20

 

MARC Train - Frederick ticket office reopening

 

The ticket office at Frederick MARC station will reopen on Monday, May 18.  A ticket agent will be available Monday-Friday 5:00am-7:00am and 6:00pm to 8:00pm.  These hours will be in effect until full Brunswick Line service resumes.

 

 

 

MARC Train - Odenton ticket office reopening

 

The ticket office at Odenton MARC station will reopen on Monday, May 18.  A ticket agent will be available Monday-Friday 4:45am-7:00pm, Saturday 7:30am-3:45pm, and Sunday 9:15am-1:30pm.  Outside of those times, the waiting room will remain open and passengers may purchase tickets from the ticket vending machine.

 

 

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MARC service alerts 6/4/20
 

 

MARC Camden Line - Return to R schedule

 

Effective, Monday June 8, 2020, MARC Train will return to operating on the published R schedule on the Camden Line.  Details on the trains restored to service are listed below.

 

Please remember that all riders using public transit are REQUIRED to wear face coverings to reduce the spread of COVID-19, including MARC Train, local bus, light rail, metro subway, commuter bus, and Mobility/paratransit service.  This action supports Governor Hogan’s Executive Order number 20-04-15-01. 

 

MARC trains undergo daily disinfecting including high passenger touchpoint areas.  Each train has at least one restroom with a sink and soap and water so that passengers can wash their hands.

 

Passengers are reminded that April monthly passes will be honored for travel in June.  You do not need to exchange or replace your ticket - conductors will be instructed to honor April passes for the entire month of June.  For passengers with a Transit Link Card, the April ticket will be honored in June for travel only on MARC Train, not Washington Metrorail.

 

For additional information, please visit mta.maryland.gov/coronavirus

 

Thank you for riding MARC Train.

 

Camden Line service changes on Monday, June 8:

 

Train 849 (7:10am departure from Camden Yards) will return to service.

Train 856 (5:58pm departure from Union Station) will return to service.

 

 

MARC Brunswick Line - Return to R schedule

 

Effective, Monday June 8, 2020, MARC Train will return to operating on the published R schedule on the Brunswick Line with limited additional service.  Details on the trains restored to service are listed below.

 

Please remember that all riders using public transit are REQUIRED to wear face coverings to reduce the spread of COVID-19, including MARC Train, local bus, light rail, metro subway, commuter bus, and Mobility/paratransit service.  This action supports Governor Hogan’s Executive Order number 20-04-15-01. 

 

MARC trains undergo daily disinfecting including high passenger touchpoint areas.  Each train has at least one restroom with a sink and soap and water so that passengers can wash their hands.

 

Passengers are reminded that April monthly passes will be honored for travel in June.  You do not need to exchange or replace your ticket - conductors will be instructed to honor April passes for the entire month of June.  For passengers with a Transit Link Card, the April ticket will be honored in June for travel only on MARC Train, not Washington Metrorail.

 

For additional information, please visit mta.maryland.gov/coronavirus

 

Thank you for riding MARC Train.

 

Brunswick Line service changes on Monday, June 8:

 

Train 878 (6:25am departure from Martinsburg) will return to service.

Train 877 (4:55pm departure from Union Station) will return to service.

 

Please note that:

Train 872 and Train 875 will continue to operate and make all stops between Washington and Martinsburg Train 881 (6:20pm departure from Union Station) will resume service to Harpers Ferry, Duffields, and Martinsburg Frederick TransIT has yet to restore the “Meet the MARC” shuttle service to/from Point of Rocks, Monocacy and Frederick.  Passengers traveling to Monocacy or Frederick should use Trains 892 and 893.

 

 

MARC Penn Line - Return to R schedule

 

Effective, Monday June 8, 2020, MARC Train will return to operating on the published R schedule on the Penn Line with limited additional service.  Penn Line weekend service will return to the normal weekend schedule on Saturday, June 20.  Details on the trains restored to service are listed below.

 

Please remember that all riders using public transit are REQUIRED to wear face coverings to reduce the spread of COVID-19, including MARC Train, local bus, light rail, metro subway, commuter bus, and Mobility/paratransit service.  This action supports Governor Hogan’s Executive Order number 20-04-15-01. 

 

MARC trains undergo daily disinfecting including high passenger touchpoint areas.  Each train has at least one restroom with a sink and soap and water so that passengers can wash their hands.

 

Passengers are reminded that April monthly passes will be honored for travel in June.  You do not need to exchange or replace your ticket - conductors will be instructed to honor April passes for the entire month of June.  For passengers with a Transit Link Card, the April ticket will be honored in June for travel only on MARC Train, not Washington Metrorail.

 

For additional information, please visit mta.maryland.gov/coronavirus

 

Thank you for riding MARC Train.

 

Penn Line service changes on Monday, June 8:

 

Train 413 (6:40am departure from Penn Station) will return to service.

Note that Train 511 will no longer stop at West Baltimore, Halethorpe, or BWI Airport Train 421 (8:15am departure from Penn Station) will return to service.

Train 641 (4:23pm departure from Penn Station) will return to service.

Train 412 (8:58am departure from Union Station) will return to service.

Train 634 (4:35pm departure from Union Station) will return to service.

Train 440 (5:25pm departure from Union Station) will return to service.

Note that Train 536 will no longer stop at Seabrook, Bowie State University or West Baltimore.

Train 642 (5:58pm departure from Union Station) will return to service.

 

Supplemental weekday Penn Line service will remain - the following trains, which were added to the R schedule on March 17 to provide essential early evening and late night service, will continue to operate:

 

Train 403 (4:45am departure from Penn Station) Train 502 (6:10am departure from Washington, which will continue to make all stops between Washington and Perryville) Train 453 (9:37pm departure from Penn Station) Train 452 (10:55pm departure from Union Station)

 

Penn Line Weekend – full service restored on Saturday, June 20.  Note that Train 491 on Saturdays will no longer stop at Martin Airport