Fire on train causes morning problems on MARC and Amtrak

October 28, 2009 - 10:32am

NEW CARROLLTON, Md. - Amtrak and MARC trains are now rolling through the New Carrollton station after a morning fire.

Firefighters had to shut down the tracks that serve Amtrak and MARC's Penn Line to contain a small, electrical fire on an Amtrak train.

The incident caused major disruptions for morning commuters on MARC's Penn Line.

The fire was a small one on the lead locomotive of Amtrak Train 180.

Prince George's Fire and EMS spokesman Mark Brady said crews were dispatched to handle it at 6:10 a.m. No injuries were reported.

There were 40 passengers on Amtrak Train 180 headed to Boston, says Amtrak spokesman Clint Black. The passengers were put on another train to Boston.

NEW CARROLLTON, Md. - Amtrak and MARC trains are now rolling through the New Carrollton station after a morning fire.

Firefighters had to shut down the tracks that serve Amtrak and MARC's Penn Line to contain a small, electrical fire on an Amtrak train.

The incident caused major disruptions for morning commuters on MARC's Penn Line.

The fire was a small one on the lead locomotive of Amtrak Train 180.

Prince George's Fire and EMS spokesman Mark Brady said crews were dispatched to handle it at 6:10 a.m. No injuries were reported.

There were 40 passengers on Amtrak Train 180 headed to Boston, says Amtrak spokesman Clint Black. The passengers were put on another train to Boston.

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