Update: MARC Penn Northbound Trains - Odenton and Bowie Stations Started Until The signal issues have been resolved, northbound MARC trains will resume normal operations at Odenton and Bowie State Stations. No additional delays are expected at this time.MARC Weekend Service - Bowie State and Odenton Stations closed this weekend Started Until Sun Jul 27 Due to an Amtrak trackwork project, Bowie State University station and Odenton station will be closed this weekend (July 26-27). Trains will not stop at either of these stations. Customers should consider the following alternatives:
Bowie State University - The WMATA P24 bus operates between Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza on the campus of Bowie State University (approximately 1/10th of a mile from the MARC station) to New Carrollton: https://www.wmata.com/initiatives/plans/Better-Bus/route-profile.cfm?route=P24 . Passengers may also consider driving to New Carrollton where parking is free on the weekend.
Odenton - Passengers should use BWI Airport Rail Station, located at 7 Amtrak Way, Linthicum, MD 21090.
We regret any inconvenience and thank you for your patience as Amtrak performs this necessary trackwork.More...MARC Penn Line Train 429 Departure Delay Started Until Train 429 (11:35 am dpt Penn Station) has departed Penn Station and is operating with a 25-30 minute delay.
MARC Martin Airport Station - Two of three boarding platforms temporarily closed Started Fri Jun 13 Until Thu Jul 31 Amtrak is performing trackwork in the vicinity of Martin Airport station. Starting on Monday, June 16, two of the three boarding platforms at Martin Airport station will be closed until late July. All passenger loading and unloading will be from the southern most platform, the one closest to the waiting room. As always at Martin Airport station, please wait behind the yellow line and do not cross any tracks until the train comes to a complete stop and the Conductor directs you to cross the tracks and board the train. Thank you for riding MARC.More...Reminder: MARC Penn Line - Martin Airport service modifications July 10 - August 1 Started Thu Jul 10 Until Fri Aug 1 Amtrak is performing trackwork in the area of Martin State Airport. The trackwork is progressing north, which will impact our ability to access our storage and maintenance facility next to the Martin State Airport station.
The following trains will be modified from July 10 to August 1:
Train 613 (5:30am departure from Martin Airport) will not operate. Train 409 will originate at Penn Station at its scheduled 6:30am departure time.
Train 641 (3:35pm departure from Martin Airport Station) will originate at Penn Station and not serve Martin Airport
Train 610 (7:50am departure from Union Station) and Train 612 (8:20am departure from Union Station) will terminate at Penn Station.
We regret any inconvenience this temporary change may cause and appreciate your patience as Amtrak works to upgrade their tracks.More...MARC Penn Line - Bowie State University station power outage Started Mon Jul 21 Until Wed Jul 23 There will be a power outage at Bowie State University station on Wednesday from 7:00am to 5:00pm for an electrical upgrade. All trains will stop as scheduled and battery-powered lighting will be installed in the pedestrian tunnel. Passengers should note that the LED train status signs will not work and the ticket vending machine will also be out of service. Passengers can check the status of their train at www.marctracker.com or on the Transit App. Tickets may be purchased on the train from the Conductor with cash only, no bills larger than $20 are accepted. You may also purchase your tickets on the CharmPass app.