Sweltering

The record high temperatures are wreaking havoc on MARC.  About two minutes after we departed Union Station this evening, we stopped and all power quit.  Not a good sign when temperatures are pleasant but it's especially bad when the mercury is up into triple digits.  Fortunately, a technician aboard the train was able to fix the problem and we are now back on track with the air conditioning blowing.  It doesn't look good though.  MARC is already announcing that a number of trains are running 10 to 15 minutes late, and the domino effect would seem to suggest that the train I'm on will get backed up too.  Still, I hope it doesn't just stop -- AC and all -- it's just too darn hot!