[RP TownTalk] Marc train tips for a rookie?

[Dwight Holmes]

Yes, indeed! I've been a happy MARC commuter for all of the 10 years we've
lived here.

#1 is to note the "L" on the schedule for most trains that stop at
Riverdale. In practice what that means is you should subtract 5 minutes
from the printed departure time ours you're likely to miss the train!

MARCTRACKER.com is a good way to see where your morning train is, and if
it's on time or not. (Trains normally do run pretty much on time)

If you have a monthly pass ($135), that also gets you *free* rides on all
buses, Metrobus or county bus like "The Bus" our "Ride-on".

If you don't have a ticket in advance you can pay the conductor when
boarding here ($5) but get your return ticket inside Union Station to avoid
$3 surcharge that applies if you buy from the conductor.

That's about all I can think of off the top of my head....

Dwight

On Aug 4, 2016 3:40 PM, "Andrea Huberty" <afhuberty at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi-
> I'll be starting a new job on Monday, and will be using the Marc train to
> head into DC.  Any tips for a rookie train rider?
>
> Thanks!
> Andie Huberty
>
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