By Kate Shunney, The Morgan Messenger
BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — A multi-year public planning effort for Maryland’s commuter train service has resulted in the creation of a “MARC Growth and Transformation Plan” which was published in late June by the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) and Maryland Department of Transportation.
MARC is the Maryland Area Regional Commuter system that serves the tri-state region’s residents who work in the Washington, D.C./Baltimore metro area.
Elected officials and economic development leaders in Washington County, Md., Allegany County, Md. and Morgan County, W.Va. had added their input into the plan, urging MARC to consider extending their rail service out to Western Maryland, including a stop in Hancock, W.Va.
