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MARC Managers Meet with Commuters

Halethorpe Station improvements among topics of discussion at meet-and-greet.

The Maryland Transit Administration held a "Meet the MARC Management" day on Oct. 4 at the Halethorpe Station.

Representatives from MARC, Amtrak and CSX were on hand to speak with commuters and respons to questions and concerns about the commuter train.

About 1300-1400 commuters ride the MARC train from the Halethorpe Station every day.

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A new $20 million station under construction for Halethorpe will feature a wheelchair-accessible high-level platform that will make it easier and safer for commuters to board trains.

20 million spent on this improvement project. 

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According to John Hovatter, director of MARC train/commuter bus services, a parking garage will be built at the Halethorpe Station in the next 5-10 years.

 

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