Brunswick Line trains delayed
8:10 A.M. UPDATE:
All Brunswick Line trains are running 15 to 30 minutes behind due to the disabled freight train.
7:10 A.M. UPDATE:
More MARC fun: Camden Line train 847 is having mechanical problems and running 22 to 25 minutes late.
6:50 A.M. UPDATE:
Just to clarify, the disabled freight train causing all trains to operate at restricted speeds is between the Barnesville and Boyd stations.
6:25 A.M. UPDATE:
Because of the delays stemming from the disabled freight train, Metro will accept MARC tickets, the Maryland Transit Administration reported.
6:20 A.M. UPDATE:
The Maryland Transit Administration is reporting that because of a disabled freight train, all MARC trains will be running at a restricted speed this morning. Expect delays of 15 to 20 minutes.
6:15 A.M. UPDATE:
Brunswick Line train 890 is running 20 to 25 minutes late as it approaches Boyds because of a disabled freight train.
ORIGINAL POST:
MARC riders hopping on the train at Perryville, take note: The ticket machine is down at that station this morning. Cash fares may be paid on the train, while people needing to buy one-way fares with cards or weekly or monthly tickets should board at Aberdeen.
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Mark Berman
| October 19, 2010; 5:52 AM ET
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Thanks for screwing us again CSX! Whats this, the twentieth time in 21 days that we have been delayed... I think third world nations have better train systems than ours.
Posted by: thomsguglielmo | October 19, 2010 11:21 AM | Report abuse
Yes I agree. This is the second day in a row that we have been delayed by some bungling at CSX. They need to get their act together so that we can have a smoother running system.
Posted by: canklam | October 19, 2010 11:32 AM | Report abuse
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