Politics & Government
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.
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As of 10 a.m., the train still had not moved though a rescue locomotive had been dispatched to the area.
MARC has urged riders to find alternative forms of transportation, and Metro is honoring MARC tickets.
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One to three inches of snow is forecasted to hit the Baltimore-Washington area Friday afternoon.
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