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MARC Penn

Train 429 Baltimore Penn Station to Union Station

unofficial updated nightly How this is measured →

On time 46%
Scheduled arrival 12:35 PM · typically 12:38 PM
Live ETA tends to run 2 min early leaving Baltimore Penn Station
Cancelled or possibly cancelled 1 of 22 recent scheduled weekdays
Departs Baltimore Penn Station
Departs 11:35 AM
On time 78% · usually on time
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West Baltimore
Scheduled arrival 11:42 AM
On time 44% · usually 3 min late
Halethorpe
Scheduled arrival 11:48 AM
On time 16% · usually 4 min late
BWI Airport
Scheduled arrival 11:55 AM
On time 55% · usually on time
Odenton
Scheduled arrival 12:02 PM
On time 28% · usually 4 min late
Bowie State
Scheduled arrival 12:08 PM
On time 16% · usually 5 min late
Seabrook
Scheduled arrival 12:14 PM
On time 6% · usually 6 min late
New Carrollton
Scheduled arrival 12:18 PM
On time 2% · usually 7 min late

Speed

Where delay builds

Typical delay along the route across weekdays.

Recent performance

How late it arrived on each recent day it ran.

Wed 11/4: 0 min late0m11/4Wed🔔2 other alerts — tap to see themThu 11/5: 10 min late10m11/5Thu🔔2 other alerts — tap to see themFri 11/6: 9 min late9m11/6Fri🔔4 other alerts — tap to see themMon 11/9: 5 min late5m11/9Mon🔔4 other alerts — tap to see themTue 11/10: 2 min early2 early11/10Tue🔔4 other alerts — tap to see them

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Showing alerts for Nov 10 · Hide

Other historical alerts (4)
  • Active Nov 9 – Nov 11 System-wide
    Free rides
    MTA will honor all U.S. military veterans, active-duty military, and members of the National Guard and Reserves with FREE transit rides on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Regular schedules will be in effect, and FREE rides will be available on MARC Train, MTA Local Bus, MTA Metro Subway, Light Rail, Commuter Bus and Mobility services. Eligible riders will need to present one of three IDs: U.S. Department of Defense issued ID (Armed Forces/Uniformed Services/Military Retiree), U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs issued ID; or MVA Veteran designation on a driver's license or state ID. The MTA salutes you and thanks you for your sacrifice, courage and commitment to freedom.
  • Active Nov 6 – Dec 5 System-wide
    Schedule change
    MARC Penn Line schedules will change on November 16, 2026. Amtrak's Portal Bridge project in New Jersey will be completed and Amtrak trains will return to their regular schedules. The changes to Amtrak schedules will require MARC Train to modify our schedules. Please visit www.mta.maryland.gov/Penn_OctNov_Changes to view a list of changes and to download a PDF copy of the new schedule. Printed copies are being produced and will be distributed when completed. Thank you for riding MARC Train.

    Updated once

  • Active Nov 5 – Nov 28 System-wide
    Schedule change
    MARC Penn Line schedules will change on November 16, 2026. Amtrak's Portal Bridge project in New Jersey will be completed and Amtrak trains will return to their regular schedules. The changes to Amtrak schedules will require MARC Train to modify our schedules. Please visit www.mta.maryland.gov/Penn_OctNov_Changes to view a list of changes. A PDF of the new schedule will be uploaded next week and printed copies are being produced and will be distributed. Thank you for riding MARC Train.
  • Active Oct 5 – Nov 13 System-wide
    Schedule change
    MARC Penn Line schedules will change on October 12 and November 15, 2026, due to the second phase of a major Amtrak trackwork project in New Jersey. This is resulting in significant modifications to Amtrak train schedules between Washington and New York. The changes to Amtrak schedules will require MARC Train to modify our schedules. Full information, including links to download a copy of the interim schedule, is available at www.mta.maryland.gov/Penn_OctNov_Changes Thank you for riding MARC Train.

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Other historical alerts (4)
  • Active Nov 9 – Nov 11 System-wide
    Free rides
    MTA will honor all U.S. military veterans, active-duty military, and members of the National Guard and Reserves with FREE transit rides on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Regular schedules will be in effect, and FREE rides will be available on MARC Train, MTA Local Bus, MTA Metro Subway, Light Rail, Commuter Bus and Mobility services. Eligible riders will need to present one of three IDs: U.S. Department of Defense issued ID (Armed Forces/Uniformed Services/Military Retiree), U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs issued ID; or MVA Veteran designation on a driver's license or state ID. The MTA salutes you and thanks you for your sacrifice, courage and commitment to freedom.
  • Active Nov 6 – Dec 5 System-wide
    Schedule change
    MARC Penn Line schedules will change on November 16, 2026. Amtrak's Portal Bridge project in New Jersey will be completed and Amtrak trains will return to their regular schedules. The changes to Amtrak schedules will require MARC Train to modify our schedules. Please visit www.mta.maryland.gov/Penn_OctNov_Changes to view a list of changes and to download a PDF copy of the new schedule. Printed copies are being produced and will be distributed when completed. Thank you for riding MARC Train.

    Updated once

  • Active Nov 5 – Nov 28 System-wide
    Schedule change
    MARC Penn Line schedules will change on November 16, 2026. Amtrak's Portal Bridge project in New Jersey will be completed and Amtrak trains will return to their regular schedules. The changes to Amtrak schedules will require MARC Train to modify our schedules. Please visit www.mta.maryland.gov/Penn_OctNov_Changes to view a list of changes. A PDF of the new schedule will be uploaded next week and printed copies are being produced and will be distributed. Thank you for riding MARC Train.
  • Active Oct 5 – Nov 13 System-wide
    Schedule change
    MARC Penn Line schedules will change on October 12 and November 15, 2026, due to the second phase of a major Amtrak trackwork project in New Jersey. This is resulting in significant modifications to Amtrak train schedules between Washington and New York. The changes to Amtrak schedules will require MARC Train to modify our schedules. Full information, including links to download a copy of the interim schedule, is available at www.mta.maryland.gov/Penn_OctNov_Changes Thank you for riding MARC Train.

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Other historical alerts (4)
  • Active Nov 6 – Dec 5 System-wide
    Schedule change
    MARC Penn Line schedules will change on November 16, 2026. Amtrak's Portal Bridge project in New Jersey will be completed and Amtrak trains will return to their regular schedules. The changes to Amtrak schedules will require MARC Train to modify our schedules. Please visit www.mta.maryland.gov/Penn_OctNov_Changes to view a list of changes and to download a PDF copy of the new schedule. Printed copies are being produced and will be distributed when completed. Thank you for riding MARC Train.

    Updated once

  • Active Nov 5 – Nov 28 System-wide
    Schedule change
    MARC Penn Line schedules will change on November 16, 2026. Amtrak's Portal Bridge project in New Jersey will be completed and Amtrak trains will return to their regular schedules. The changes to Amtrak schedules will require MARC Train to modify our schedules. Please visit www.mta.maryland.gov/Penn_OctNov_Changes to view a list of changes. A PDF of the new schedule will be uploaded next week and printed copies are being produced and will be distributed. Thank you for riding MARC Train.
  • Active Oct 5 – Nov 13 System-wide
    Schedule change
    MARC Penn Line schedules will change on October 12 and November 15, 2026, due to the second phase of a major Amtrak trackwork project in New Jersey. This is resulting in significant modifications to Amtrak train schedules between Washington and New York. The changes to Amtrak schedules will require MARC Train to modify our schedules. Full information, including links to download a copy of the interim schedule, is available at www.mta.maryland.gov/Penn_OctNov_Changes Thank you for riding MARC Train.
  • Active Sep 1 – Nov 6 System-wide
    Station notice
    MARC Train has been notified by the Odenton MARC station parking garage construction team that the start of construction has been delayed. We anticipate that construction will begin later this week and will provide additional updates when they are received. When work begins, the first phase will result in closure of approximately 120 spaces in Lot B, in the part of the lot closest to the southbound platform. Signage has been posted on sandwich boards in the affected parking areas announcing the closure. Please do not park in any areas that are cordoned off or marked No Parking. Towing will be enforced for parking violations. There is ample parking available in the overflow lot on the north side of Route 175. To access this lot, cross Route 175 on Town Center Boulevard, turn right on Hale Street, then proceed straight into the MARC overflow lot. You may also put Hale Street & Lokus Road, Odenton, MD into your GPS device to get directions. Thank you for riding MARC Train.

    Updated once

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Other historical alerts (2)
  • Active Oct 5 – Nov 13 System-wide
    Schedule change
    MARC Penn Line schedules will change on October 12 and November 15, 2026, due to the second phase of a major Amtrak trackwork project in New Jersey. This is resulting in significant modifications to Amtrak train schedules between Washington and New York. The changes to Amtrak schedules will require MARC Train to modify our schedules. Full information, including links to download a copy of the interim schedule, is available at www.mta.maryland.gov/Penn_OctNov_Changes Thank you for riding MARC Train.
  • Active Sep 1 – Nov 6 System-wide
    Station notice
    MARC Train has been notified by the Odenton MARC station parking garage construction team that the start of construction has been delayed. We anticipate that construction will begin later this week and will provide additional updates when they are received. When work begins, the first phase will result in closure of approximately 120 spaces in Lot B, in the part of the lot closest to the southbound platform. Signage has been posted on sandwich boards in the affected parking areas announcing the closure. Please do not park in any areas that are cordoned off or marked No Parking. Towing will be enforced for parking violations. There is ample parking available in the overflow lot on the north side of Route 175. To access this lot, cross Route 175 on Town Center Boulevard, turn right on Hale Street, then proceed straight into the MARC overflow lot. You may also put Hale Street & Lokus Road, Odenton, MD into your GPS device to get directions. Thank you for riding MARC Train.

    Updated once

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Other historical alerts (2)
  • Active Oct 5 – Nov 13 System-wide
    Schedule change
    MARC Penn Line schedules will change on October 12 and November 15, 2026, due to the second phase of a major Amtrak trackwork project in New Jersey. This is resulting in significant modifications to Amtrak train schedules between Washington and New York. The changes to Amtrak schedules will require MARC Train to modify our schedules. Full information, including links to download a copy of the interim schedule, is available at www.mta.maryland.gov/Penn_OctNov_Changes Thank you for riding MARC Train.
  • Active Sep 1 – Nov 6 System-wide
    Station notice
    MARC Train has been notified by the Odenton MARC station parking garage construction team that the start of construction has been delayed. We anticipate that construction will begin later this week and will provide additional updates when they are received. When work begins, the first phase will result in closure of approximately 120 spaces in Lot B, in the part of the lot closest to the southbound platform. Signage has been posted on sandwich boards in the affected parking areas announcing the closure. Please do not park in any areas that are cordoned off or marked No Parking. Towing will be enforced for parking violations. There is ample parking available in the overflow lot on the north side of Route 175. To access this lot, cross Route 175 on Town Center Boulevard, turn right on Hale Street, then proceed straight into the MARC overflow lot. You may also put Hale Street & Lokus Road, Odenton, MD into your GPS device to get directions. Thank you for riding MARC Train.

    Updated once

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Service accountability

In the last 30 days: possibly cancelled 1 time, left 20+ min late 0 times.

Passing trains

A faster train running late passed it and slowed it on 3 of 29 runs in the past 6 weeks. Those passes cost it about 7 min each and came most often near Baltimore Penn Station.

Estimated from tracked train positions. A pass by a train running on time usually costs nothing.

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