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Discussion related to DC area passenger rail services from Northern Virginia to Baltimore, MD. Includes Light Rail and Baltimore Subway.

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 #1496059  by davinp
 
The Federal Railroad Administration said MARC is one of 33 railroads that requested a deadline extension to finish installing PTC.

https://www.nbcwashington.com/investiga ... 07381.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

VRE has also submitted a deadline extension because of delay on updated software

https://www.transportation.gov/briefing ... ementation" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
 #1496220  by STrRedWolf
 
Backshophoss wrote:MARC is on the hook for I-ETMS gear on the cab cars and power that operates on the CSX lines.
Per the docs, the I-ETMS gear for CSX is working perfectly. It's the Amtrak based gear that's they're behind on testing (happening now).