SRO

It was standing room only on the morning train, which is understandable given that MARC had previously announced the train would be operating with one less car.  However, the commute home was also SRO.  So either MARC forgot to attach the missing car when we arrived at Union Station or more people are riding the train.  MARC recently announced an increase in ridership so it's most likely the latter.  And it is expected that the trains will be even more crowded once September comes and fewer people are off on vacations.  So perhaps the new, sterile train cars with their too-close seats are a blessing in disguise.  According to MARC, the new cars mean fewer people standing.  As for me, though, I'm just glad I get on at the second stop.