Major Problems on Penn Line Friday Morning
Train traffic stopped on the rail line due to electrical problems that led to a disabled train just north of BWI Airport. Amtrak service was also disrupted.
MARC commuters have had a tough time Friday morning as electrical problems have stalled all traffic along the Penn Line.
The problems began shortly after 7:30 a.m. when a train broke down just north of BWI Airport due to a pantograph malfunction, according to alerts sent to MARC riders.
Amtrak also reported power problems causing a cessation of service between Baltimore and Washington, DC. Amtrak warned of delays between one and three hours.
MARC reported that train service resumed at about 12:45 p.m. Friday.
MARC has urged riders to find alternative forms of transportation, and Metro is honoring MARC tickets.
DWIGHT HOLMES
11:10 am on Friday, January 25, 2013
Note that, for once, these problems are affecting a line that does not serve Riverdale Park! Camden line unaffected.
Robert
6:42 pm on Friday, January 25, 2013
4 hours to get to work...ugh.