Passengers boarding at Washington Union Station must wait inside the MARC waiting area at Gates B and C or at Gate A inside the station until your train is announced for boarding. Passengers are not permitted to wait outside on the platforms per Amtrak safety and security policies.
Each passenger is entitled to one seat. Do not put packages, bags, feet or any other objects on seats or block seats. Conductors will ask passengers blocking seats to move their personal items.
Help our Conductors efficiently collect and inspect tickets. Passengers must have paper tickets out or the CharmPass open AND ticket activated prior to conductors entering the car to inspect tickets. If directed by the conductor, CharmPass users must tap the screen on their mobile device to demonstrate the security features of the app. If your device is not working -- including a dead battery -- or you refuse to tap the screen, the ticket is considered invalid and you must purchase a ticket from the conductor.
Passengers are not permitted to ride in the vestibule (the area between cars where you enter and exit the train). If seats are not available, all vehicles have designated standing room areas inside the body of the car.
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MARC Bowie State University station - repairs to concrete on ramps Started Wed Apr 2 Until Fri Apr 25 MARC Facilities Maintenance staff are performing repair and upgrade work to the concrete and expansion joints on the ramps at Bowie State University station. Starting on Monday, April 7, the ramp on the southbound platform side will be closed for one week to perform this work. On Monday, April 14, work will shift to the ramp to the northbound platform and it will be closed for two weeks. During this time, Bowie State University station will not be fully ADA accessible. Passengers who require use of the ramps to access the platforms should use Odenton or Seabrook stations.
We regret any inconvenience and thank you for your patience as our Facilities Maintenance staff perform this necessary work.More...
MARC BWI Rail Station parking garage - free parking for monthly passholders Started Thu Apr 3 Until Fri May 2 The MARC parking garage at BWI Marshall Airport Rail Station offers free parking for MARC monthly ticket holders! To be eligible, passengers must purchase their ticket through MARC's ticket by mail program and register with the garage operator. The free parking isn't just for Monday-Friday use, it is available weekends as well - perfect for a weekend family trip to Washington. Nearly all MARC Trains stop at BWI Rail Station, providing additional travel options for commuters.
Visit for full information, including instructions on how to join the program.