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[CNJRoss]

8/31/21

MARC Brunswick Line - Very limited service Wednesday due to Ida

 

 

8/31/2021 5:29 PM

Due to the forecasted impacts of Tropical Depression Ida, including extreme heavy rains and anticipated high flood waters, The MARC Brunswick Line will operate a significantly reduced service on Wednesday, September 1.

Morning service to Washington:

--The "Enhanced R" schedule will be operated, however, there will be no service from Martinsburg, Duffields, or Harpers Ferry.

--Trains 872 and 878 will originate in Brunswick and depart at their scheduled departure times (5:40am and 7:07am, respectively)

--Train 892 (6:05am departure from Frederick and Train 880 (7:45am departure from Brunswick) will operate as scheduled.

--Delays are possible due to weather conditions.

Evening service from Washington:

--There will only be two departures from Washington Union Station: Train 877 to Brunswick (4:55pm departure) and Train 893 to Frederick (5:20pm departure)

--The last departure from Washington will be Train 893 at 5:20pm.

--Weather conditions may deteriorate to a point that Train 877 and/or Train 893 may be cancelled, terminated, or severely delayed. Passengers are encouraged to have an alternate plan to get home.

A decision about service on Thursday, September 2 will be made during the day tomorrow, but passengers should anticipate a significantly reduced level of service.

MARC Train's first priority is the safety of our customers and Alstom train crews. We regret any inconvenience from this reduced service but appreciate your understanding given the forecast.

 

 

 

 

 

[CNJRoss]

8/31/21

MARC Camden and Penn Lines - Tropical Depression Ida

 

 

8/31/2021 5:52 PM

 

Based on the forecasted path of Tropical Depression Ida, severe weather is projected to occur in the MARC Train Service area over the next two days.

While MARC Train plans to operate the Camden and Penn Lines at full service, passengers are reminded that severe weather can result in multiple types of warnings and speed restrictions issued by CSX or Amtrak. These restrictions are implemented to ensure rider safety and may create delays of 15-20 minutes. Downed trees, flash flooding, and power outages can cause more extensive delays, line closures, or train cancellations. Passengers are encouraged to check the status of your train on the Transit app or at www.marctracker.com

MARC Train's first priority is the safety of our customers and Alstom and Amtrak train crews. We will provide updates as needed to keep you informed of any service issues.

 

 

 

 

 

[CNJRoss]

MARC Brunswick Line - Reminder - Very limited service this afternoon

 

9/1/2021 2:28 PM

 

Due to the forecasted impacts of Tropical Depression Ida, including extreme heavy rains and anticipated high flood waters, The MARC Brunswick Line will operate a significantly reduced service this afternoon:

--There will **only be two** departures from Washington Union Station: Train 877 to Brunswick (4:55pm departure) and Train 893 to Frederick (5:20pm departure)

--The last departure from Washington will be Train 893 at 5:20pm.

--Train 893 will add a stop at Point of Rocks and there will be a connecting bus available for passengers traveling to Brunswick.

--Weather conditions may deteriorate to a point that Train 877 and/or Train 893 may be cancelled, terminated, or severely delayed. Passengers are encouraged to have an alternate plan to get home.

MARC Train's first priority is the safety of our customers and Alstom train crews. We regret any inconvenience from this reduced service but appreciate your understanding given the forecast. A decision about service on Friday, September 3 will be made during the day tomorrow.

 

 

 

 

 

[CNJRoss]

MARC Penn and Camden Lines - Full service tomorrow

 

 

9/1/2021 7:36 PM

 

MARC Penn and Camden Line trains will operate on a full schedule tomorrow, Tuesday September 2. Passengers are reminded that severe weather -- and its residual effects -- can result in multiple types of warnings and speed restrictions issued by CSX or Amtrak. These restrictions are implemented to ensure rider safety and may create delays of 15-20 minutes. Downed trees, flash flooding, and power outages can cause more extensive delays, line closures, or train cancellations. Passengers are encouraged to check the status of your train on the Transit app or at www.marctracker.com

MARC Train's first priority is the safety of our customers and Alstom and Amtrak train crews. We will provide updates as needed to keep you informed of any service issues.

 

 

 

 

 

[CNJRoss]

MARC Brunswick Line - Reduced service continues Thursday

 

 

9/1/2021 7:45 PM

 

Due to residual impacts of Tropical Depression Ida, the MARC Brunswick Line will operate a reduced service on Wednesday, September 1.

Morning service to Washington:

--The Enhanced R or R+ schedule will be operated.

--Service will be restored to Martinsburg, Duffields, and Harpers Ferry.

--Delays are possible due to weather conditions. Passengers are encouraged to check the status of your train on the Transit app or at www.marctracker.com .

Evening service from Washington:

--The Enhanced R or R+ schedule will be operated.

--In addition, Trains 873 and 883 (3:30pm and 7:25pm departures from Washington to Brunswick) will operate

MARC Train's first priority continues to be the safety of our customers and Alstom train crews. We regret any inconvenience from this reduced service but appreciate your understanding. We anticipate operating full service on Friday, September 3 but this will be confirmed by tomorrow evening.

 

 

 

 

 

[CNJRoss]

MARC Train - Potential delays arriving and departing Washington

 

 

9/2/2021 5:31 PM

 

Amtrak has suspended all service between Washintgon and New York City due to flood damage from Tropical Storm Ida at multiple locations between Wilmington and New York. While MARC Train is not directly affected by this suspension, Amtrak has notified us that there is severe rail traffic congestion in the Union Station area.

MARC Trains may experience minor (5-15 minute) delays arriving or departing Union Station due to rail traffic congesition. These delays are possible until full service on the Northeast Corridor is restored.

We regret any inconvenience and thank you for your patronage.