Message From MARC Train Service Regarding Heat Wave

This message was distributed by MARC train officials.

The National Weather Service has forecasted extreme heat for the Washington-Baltimore region. This heat advisory is in effect from Thursday, July 21st until Saturday, July 23rd. Heat Index values are expected to meet or exceed 105 degrees on all three days.

This kind of severe heat can cause problems with equipment operating on all MARC lines. The performance of locomotives, air conditioning in passenger cars and catenary lines carrying electrical power on the Penn Line are pushed to the limit in excessive heat. We want to assure you that we work with our partners (Amtrak on the Penn Line and CSX on the Brunswick and Camden lines) to aggressively address these issues when they occur and resolve them as quickly as possible.

We encourage passengers to take extra precautions in these high heat and poor air quality conditions. The water coolers will be out at Union Station this afternoon during the rush hour–please take advantage of them.

Thank you for riding the MARC Train Service.