Penn Line bogged down by delays, cancellations

This gives you an idea of the f#*kshow that is the MARC system this morning:

Penn Line Update: train 415 is operating 30 minutes late, followed by train 417 operating 20-25 minutes late. Expect crowded conditions. Train 521 is canceled Perryville to Washington, Amtrak 183 will handle passengers. Northbound passengers, train 408 is operating 20 minutes late.

December 9, 2009 8:13 AM

I'm on Amtrak's 183, it's standing room only.
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-----Original Message-----
From: stuckonmarc@gmail.com
Date: Wed, 9 Dec 2009 13:03:52
To: Stuckonmarc<stuckonmarc.10minslate@blogger.com>
Subject: Fw: 7:40am PennLine lost power

We're being put on Amtrak's 8am train that stops at BWI, New Carrolton and Union Station.

It's good that we have a compensated alternative though I don't enjoy the holier than thou looks we get from regular Amtrak riders.
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-----Original Message-----
From: stuckonmarc@gmail.com
Date: Wed, 9 Dec 2009 12:50:21
To: Stuckonmarc<stuckonmarc.10minslate@blogger.com>
Subject: 7:40am PennLine lost power

We lost power just a few feet south of Baltimore. Conductors informed us that we'd have to go back to the station to figure out the problem and determine whether the train will continue to D.C.

Why does this always seem to happen when I have an early morning meeting?
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