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[CNJRoss]

MARC service alert 3/13/20
 

Amtrak cross-honor trains will not operate

 

Amtrak has notified MARC Train that Amtrak will begin operating a weekend schedule on the Northeast Corridor effective Monday, March 16.  As a result, the Amtrak trains which honor MARC tickets will not operate.  This will affect the following trains:

 

Amtrak 111 -- 7:34am departure from Perryville, 7:41 departure from Aberdeen, 7:49am depature from Edgewood Amtrak 85 -- 5:22pm departure from Aberdeen Amtrak 136/196 -- 2:55pm departure from Union Station Amtrak 186 -- 6:55pm departure from Union Station

 

Passengers should plan to ride regularly-scheduled MARC Penn Line trains until the Amtrak-MARC cross-honor trains resume service.  MARC Penn Line service will, at this time, continue to operate a full weekday schedule.

 

 

[CNJRoss]

MARC service alert 3/15/20
 

MARC Train - Full service Wednesday and Penn Line schedule change reminder

 

MDOT MTA understands that transit is critical to the communities and region we serve. We are committed to continuing to provide reliable service to get our riders where they need to go: to work, social services, and family. All MDOT MTA modes are running on regular service schedules and we will let our riders know should we need to reduce service. For updates related to coronavirus, visit https://mta.maryland.gov/coronavirus

 

Penn Line passengers are reminded that a new schedule takes effect tomorrow (download a copy at www.mta.maryland.gov/marc-penn-mar2020 ).  Trains may experience 5-10 minutes delays between Odenton and West Baltimore due to the Amtrak trackwork project on the regular northbound track.  Passengers traveling on northbound trains to BWI Airport and Halethorpe must carefully listen to conductor announcements, since all doors will not open at these stations.

 

In addition to the trackwork-related delays, some trains may experience additional delay for the next several weeks.  Amtrak has transitioned temporarily to operating a weekend schedule on weekdays and Amtrak trains are operating at different times.  Passengers at Edgewood, Aberdeen and Perryville are also reminded that the Amtrak cross-honor trains (Trains 111, 85, 196, and 186) will not operate until further notice.

 

Thank you for riding MARC Train.

[CNJRoss]

MARC service alert 3/16/20  4:40 pm
 

MARC Penn Line - R schedule starting Tuesday

 

MDOT MTA continues to monitor operations during the COVID-19 situation and we recognize the vital link that transit provides in the Baltimore-Washington area.  Due to sharply reduced ridership as a result of increased teleworking, MARC Train will begin operating on a  “R” schedule effective Tuesday, March 17.  Only trains with an “R” under the train number in the Penn Line schedule will operate, with the following additional service:

 

Train 403 (4:45am departure from Penn Station) will operate Train 502 (6:10am departure from Washington) will operate and will make all stops Train 453 (9:37pm departure from Penn Station) will operate Train 452 (10:55pm departure from Washington) will operate

 

Download a PDF of the Penn Line timetable at www.mta.maryland.gov/schedule/stops/marc-penn .  Passengers from Perryville, Aberdeen, and Edgewood should note that all Amtrak cross honor trains remain suspended until further notice.

 

As conditions are rapidly changing, MDOT MTA will continue to monitor and evaluate adjustments for weekend service.  For further MDOT MTA updates regarding coronavirus, visit www.mta.maryland.gov/coronavirus .  Thank you for riding MARC Train.

 

 

MARC service alert 3/16/20  4:47 pm
 

MARC Penn Line - R schedule starting Tuesday

 

MDOT MTA continues to monitor operations during the COVID-19 situation and we recognize the vital link that transit provides in the Baltimore-Washington area.  Due to sharply reduced ridership as a result of increased teleworking, MARC Train will begin operating on a  “R” schedule effective Tuesday, March 17.  Only trains with an “R” under the train number in the Penn Line schedule will operate, with the following additional service:

 

Train 403 (4:45am departure from Penn Station) will operate

 

Train 502 (6:10am departure from Washington) will operate and will make all stops

 

Train 453 (9:37pm departure from Penn Station) will operate

 

Train 452 (10:55pm departure from Washington) will operate

 

Download a PDF of the Penn Line timetable at www.mta.maryland.gov/schedule/stops/marc-penn .  Passengers from Perryville, Aberdeen, and Edgewood should note that all Amtrak cross honor trains remain suspended until further notice.

 

As conditions are rapidly changing, MDOT MTA will continue to monitor and evaluate adjustments for weekend service.  For further MDOT MTA updates regarding coronavirus, visit www.mta.maryland.gov/coronavirus .  Thank you for riding MARC Train.

 

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[CNJRoss]

MARC Service Alert 3/16/20
 

MARC Brunswick Line - R schedule starting Tuesday

 

MDOT MTA continues to monitor operations during the COVID-19 situation and we recognize the vital link that transit provides in the Baltimore-Washington area.  Due to sharply reduced ridership as a result of increased teleworking, MARC Train will begin operating on a  “R” schedule effective Tuesday, March 17.  Only trains listed in the special R schedule grid on the right side of the Brunswick Line timetable will operate, with the following additional service:

 

Train 872 (5:00am departure from Martinsburg) will operate and will make all stops, except Monoacy and Frederick.

 

Train 875 (4:25pm departure from Washington) will continue west of Brunswick to Harpers Ferry, Duffields and Martinsburg

 

Train 877 (4:55pm departure from Washington) will operate.

 

Download a PDF of the Brunswick Line timetable at www.mta.maryland.gov/schedule/stops/marc-brunswick . 

 

 

[CNJRoss]

MARC Service Alert 3/16/20
 

MARC Camden Line - R schedule starting Tuesday

 

MDOT MTA continues to monitor operations during the COVID-19 situation and we recognize the vital link that transit provides in the Baltimore-Washington area.  Due to sharply reduced ridership as a result of increased teleworking, MARC Train will begin operating on a  “R” schedule effective Tuesday, March 17.  Only trains with an “R” under the train number in the Camden Line schedule will operate.  Download a PDF of the Camden Line timetable at www.mta.maryland.gov/schedule/stops/marc-camden . 

 

For further MDOT MTA updates regarding coronavirus, visit www.mta.maryland.gov/coronavirus. Thank you for riding MARC Train.

 

[CNJRoss]

MD MTA Light Rail Service Alert 3/17/20

Light RailLink Service Advisory- Service Reduction Effective March 18

 

The Maryland Department of TranspoService rtation Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA) remains committed to transporting Marylanders to essential services and essential emergency and healthcare personnel to their jobs in the Baltimore-Washington region. The safety of our riders and employees is a top priority for MDOT MTA. With reduced ridership, MDOT MTA will begin implementing service reductions on all vehicle modes effective tomorrow, March 18, 2020. MDOT MTA management will continue to monitor operations and evaluate if additional service adjustments are needed.

 

Light Rail - will operate on a Saturday schedule

 

A complete list of service reductions is available at www.mta.maryland.gov/coronavirus

 

 

 

MD Metro Service Alert 3/17/20

Metro SubwayLink Service Advisory- Service Reduction Effective March 18

 

The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA) remains committed to transporting Marylanders to essential services and essential emergency and healthcare personnel to their jobs in the Baltimore-Washington region. The safety of our riders and employees is a top priority for MDOT MTA. With reduced ridership, MDOT MTA will begin implementing service reductions on all vehicle modes effective tomorrow, March 18, 2020. MDOT MTA management will continue to monitor operations and evaluate if additional service adjustments are needed.

 

Metro SubwayLink - will operate on a Saturday schedule

 

A complete list of service reductions is available at www.mta.maryland.gov/coronavirus

 

 

 

 

[KevinKorell]

Baltimore, MD Fishbowl, 3/17/20:

 

  MTA outlines service reductions in response to pandemic

 

 

MARC service will be halved, and Metro and light rail service will be reduced in response to the coronavirus pandemic, the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) announced today.

 

The changes will take effect Wednesday, March 18.

 

More details

[CNJRoss]

MD MTA Light Rail service alert 3/19/20
 

Light RailLink Service Advisory- 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.  MDOT MTA encourages all employers to consider telework options where possible.

 

 

 

 

MARC service alert 3/19/20
 

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.  MDOT MTA encourages all employers to consider telework options where possible.

 

[KevinKorell]

Maryland MTA changes that went into effect 3/18/20 in a nutshell (from their website):

 

 

 

                                                                 Service Status

MDOT MTA will implement service reductions on all vehicle modes effective Wednesday, March 18.

• Local Bus - to minimize operator contact with riders, MDOT MTA will implement rear-door boarding on all bus routes with riders encouraged to pay transit fares with the CharmPass mobile ticketing app, CharmCard® or paper ticket that will be visually validated

  • Based on rider feedback, MDOT MTA is delaying any changes to bus service to work with major employers to ensure core services are met. All CityLink, LocalLink, and Express BusLink routes will continue to operate on the existing schedules.
• Light Rail - on weekdays (Monday – Friday) Light Rail will operate on a Saturday schedule

• Metro Subway

  • on weekdays (Monday – Friday) Metro Subway will operate on a Saturday schedule
  • At the request of Johns Hopkins Hospital, the entrance to the Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center from Johns Hopkins station is closed until further notice
• Commuter Bus - will operate on a "S" schedule only. Please check your route's schedule PDF for specific trips that will operate.

• MARC Train - will begin operating on a "R" schedule on all three lines effective Tuesday, March 17. Only train with an "R" under the train number will operate, with the following additional service.

  Penn Line:

  • Train 403 (4:45am departure from Penn Station) will operate
  • Train 502 (6:10am departure from Washington) will operate and will make all stops
  • Train 453 (9:37pm departure from Penn Station) will operate
  • Train 452 (10:55pm departure from Washington) will operate

  Brunswick Line:

  • Train 872 (5:00am departure from Martinsburg) will operate and will make all stops, except Monocacy and Frederick.
  • Train 875 (4:25pm departure from Washington) will continue west of Brunswick to Harpers Ferry, Duffields and Martinsburg
  • Train 877 (4:55pm departure from Washington) will operate.

  Camden Line:

  • No additional trains. R schedule will operate as published.

  PDF Schedules with "R" train designation are available here - Penn Line, Camden Line, Brunswick Line

  Train timetables in HTML are available here - Penn Line, Camden Line, Brunswick Line

 

[CNJRoss]

MARC service alert 3/22/20
 

MARC Brunswick Line - Meet the MARC shuttle suspended

 

Frederick TransIT has notified MARC Train that the Meet the MARC shuttle bus service between Point of Rocks, Monocacy, and Frederick has been suspended until further notice.  Passengers traveling to or from Monocacy or Frederick should plan to ride Trains 892 or 893, or consider driving to Point of Rocks station.