Atlanta fire investigated, bridge reopening eyed, MARTA training

A northwest Atlanta fire is under investigation, the Moores Mill Road bridge could reopen as soon as Dec. 16, and MARTA has opened a new bus operator training center.

MARTA resumes Gold Line service following fire at Brookhaven station

Normal rail service has resumed along MARTA's Gold Line after an electrical substation fire forced evacuations and triggered major transit disruptions Tuesday at Brookhaven station.

MARTA fare gates: 93 arrested on felony charges for damage

More than 90 people have been arrested and charged with felonies since June after investigators said they damaged or destroyed the system's new fare gates.

MARTA breaks ground on new ART bus lines in East Point, Atlanta

Transit officials broke ground on MARTA’s first two Arterial Rapid Transit corridors in southwest Atlanta and East Point to speed up travel times and upgrade local bus stops.

When will MARTA roll out its new trains? Officials give update

MARTA officials said they will not know the exact rollout date for new transit trains as safety certifications remain pending.

2 stabbed during fight over cellphone near Midtown MARTA Station: police

Two men were taken to the hospital on Friday afternoon after stabbing each other during a fight over a cellphone near the Midtown MARTA station, according to Atlanta police.

3 injured after MARTA bus driver falls asleep behind the wheel

A MARTA bus driver faces charges after falling asleep behind the wheel, crossing traffic lanes and crashing into a tree Sept. 7 in Dunwoody.

MARTA bus crashes in Dunwoody; 3 injured

A MARTA bus crashed along a Dunwoody intersection Monday, leaving three people reporting injuries.

MARTA to pay $32.6 million to resolve Atlanta audit dispute

The City of Atlanta and MARTA have reached a $52 million settlement to resolve a long-running dispute over sales tax funds dedicated to enhanced bus service.

MARTA raising daily parking rates at paid facilities

MARTA riders who use long-term parking will soon pay more, with higher daily rates taking effect Sept. 14.

How a sunken MARTA train car is tracking sharks off Georgia coast

Scientists with the Georgia Aquarium attached an acoustic tracking device to a submerged MARTA train car roughly 40 miles off the Georgia coast to monitor local shark and fish populations.

MARTA names permanent CEO, general manager

Jonathan Hunt has served as interim general manager and CEO since Collie Greenwood departed due to immigration and personal matters.

MARTA narrows CEO search to 3 finalists, decision soon

MARTA has narrowed its search for a new leader to three finalists and could name its next permanent general manager and CEO this week.

Man found dead on MARTA tracks in DeKalb County

A man was found dead on MARTA tracks in DeKalb County Monday night, prompting a temporary suspension of rail service while authorities investigated.

MARTA bus stop upgrades needed, Stone Mountain woman says

A resident is urging MARTA to improve bus stop safety and infrastructure in East DeKalb County along South Stone Mountain Lithonia Road.

Federal charges filed against suspect in MARTA bus shooting

Guillermo Cruz Velazquez, 53, originally from Iztapalapa, Mexico, was riding a MARTA bus when a gun inside his bag allegedly discharged. The bullet passed through his arm, and then hit a woman on the bus.

Blood trail leads to suspect in MARTA bus shooting

A man and a woman were hospitalized Wednesday night after an accidental gun discharge aboard a MARTA bus near Roswell Road and Glenridge Road in Sandy Springs, according to police.