MARC Train fleet and rail procurement
Maryland Transit Administration (MD, DC, WV, US) runs 225 active rail cars in 18 fleets across commuter rail. The average fleet was built in 1994 and the oldest in 1967.
225active rail cars
18fleets
6builders
1994average build year
MARC Train fleet roster
| Builder | Model | Type | Mode | Built | Last rebuild | Active |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawasaki | MARC III | Coach | Commuter rail | 2000 | — | 49 |
| Alstom | MARC IV MultiLevel | Coach | Commuter rail | 2014 | — | 39 |
| Wabtec (MotivePower) | MP36PH-3C | Locomotive | Commuter rail | 2010 | — | 21 |
| Sumitomo / Nippon Sharyo | MARC IIB | Cab car | Commuter rail | 1991 | — | 18 |
| Alstom | MARC IV MultiLevel | Coach | Commuter rail | 2014 | — | 15 |
| Kawasaki | MARC III | Coach | Commuter rail | 2000 | — | 14 |
| Sumitomo / Nippon Sharyo | MARC IIB | Cab car | Commuter rail | 1993 | — | 10 |
| Sumitomo / Nippon Sharyo | MARC IIA | Cab car | Commuter rail | 1985 | — | 9 |
| Siemens | SC-44 Charger | Locomotive | Commuter rail | 2017 | — | 8 |
| Progress Rail (EMD) | GP39PH-3C | Locomotive | Commuter rail | 1967 | 1987 | 6 |
| Sumitomo / Nippon Sharyo | MARC IIA | Cab car | Commuter rail | 1987 | — | 6 |
| Sumitomo / Nippon Sharyo | MARC IIA | Cab car | Commuter rail | 1987 | — | 6 |
| Sumitomo / Nippon Sharyo | MARC IIB | Cab car | Commuter rail | 1991 | — | 6 |
| Alstom | HHP-8 | Locomotive | Commuter rail | 2001 | — | 6 |
| Sumitomo / Nippon Sharyo | MARC IIA | Cab car | Commuter rail | 1985 | — | 5 |
| Wabtec (MotivePower) | MP36PH-3C | Locomotive | Commuter rail | 2011 | — | 5 |
| Progress Rail (EMD) | GP40WH-2 | Locomotive | Commuter rail | 1968 | 1993 | 1 |
| Progress Rail (EMD) | GP40WH-2 | Locomotive | Commuter rail | 1971 | 1994 | 1 |
What members see for each MARC Train fleet
Estimated miles per car, maintenance cost per car-mile against the national benchmark, the midlife overhaul and end-of-life year, and the onboard suppliers for doors, HVAC, brakes, propulsion and train control.
Start freeMARC Train rail car orders
| Model | Builder | Awarded | Quantity | Delivery | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery-electric locomotives (joint) | TBD | 2026-02 (announced) | TBD (MARC: 5 to replace HHP-8) | — | Planned |
| BiLevel overhaul (MARC III) | Bombardier | 2016-02-04 | 63 | 2018-2020 | Complete |
| Charger SC-44 | Siemens | 2015-09-17 | 8 | 2017-2018 | Complete |
Recent MARC Train rail bids
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