MARC reports 'major' disruptions
With the temperature reaching 105 today at BWI, it should come as no surprise that the MARC train system is having what the MTA is calling "major disruptions." Here's the latest:
# UPDATE: All Camden line trains are experiencing approximately 30 minutes delays due to signal and switch problems.
# UPDATE: All Penn Line trains are experiencing approximately 30 minute delays due to damaged overhead wires (catenary) just outside of Washington Union Station causing a single track operation.
# MARC Train 848 to Baltimore/Camden is operating 40 minutes late approaching Muirkirk due to signal problem.
# UPDATE: MARC Train 530 approaching Bowie station (depart 4:46 PM) is 50 minutes late.
In heat like this, the only surprise is that conditions aren't worse. At least we can be thankful the MTA isn't dismissing the disrupptions as "minor."
