MARTA sidelines streetcars over safety concerns
The Atlanta Streetcar has been sidelined due to safety concerns. All the cars have been taken off the tracks pending an overhaul of the wheels and other equipment.
The Atlanta Streetcar has been sidelined due to safety concerns. All the cars have been taken off the tracks pending an overhaul of the wheels and other equipment.
Police investigate after person killed by MARTA train
Police are investigating after a person was struck and killed by a MARTA train on Monday.
Police are investigating after a person was struck and killed by a MARTA train on Monday.
MARTA gives customers glimpse of future railcars
MARTA says they are replacing 224 railcars, which equals 56 four-car trains. Some of the bodies have been transporting passengers for 40 years.
MARTA says they are replacing 224 railcars, which equals 56 four-car trains. Some of the bodies have been transporting passengers for 40 years.
MARTA's new rail cars arrive in Atlanta ahead of big unveiling
Christmas has come early for MARTA as the transit authority has received its new rail car bodies.
Christmas has come early for MARTA as the transit authority has received its new rail car bodies.
Safety concerns curb Atlanta Streetcar rail service through New Year, MARTA says
In the meantime, specially-marked MARTA Mobility vehicles will offer free rides along the streetcar route.
In the meantime, specially-marked MARTA Mobility vehicles will offer free rides along the streetcar route.
MARTA bus driver celebrated for 50 years of service with special honor
When Coy Dumas Jr. started driving his bus, people were sure he wasn't old enough to be behind the wheel. Now, 50 years later, he's carried millions of passengers and driven millions of miles carrying what he calls "the most valuable cargo."
When Coy Dumas Jr. started driving his bus, people were sure he wasn't old enough to be behind the wheel. Now, 50 years later, he's carried millions of passengers and driven millions of miles carrying what he calls "the most valuable cargo."
MARTA names former bus driver new CEO, general manager
A former bus driver who worked his way up to the executive suite will now lead MARTA as its new CEO and general manager.
A former bus driver who worked his way up to the executive suite will now lead MARTA as its new CEO and general manager.
MARTA making service changes for Dragon Con, Chick-fil-A Kickoff games, events Labor Day weekend
Atlanta could see more than 100,000 people throughout the area this holiday weekend for downtown and midtown events. Among those events include the Chick-Fil-A Kickoff game, Atlanta Black Pride and Dragon Con.
Atlanta could see more than 100,000 people throughout the area this holiday weekend for downtown and midtown events. Among those events include the Chick-Fil-A Kickoff game, Atlanta Black Pride and Dragon Con.
Person shot at King-Memorial MARTA Station, police say
MARTA Police are investigating a shooting at the King Memorial station.
MARTA Police are investigating a shooting at the King Memorial station.
MARTA to use federal funds for Five Points Station upgrades
MARTA was awarded $25 million in federal grant money, which it will use for upgrades to Five Points Station.
MARTA was awarded $25 million in federal grant money, which it will use for upgrades to Five Points Station.
Man caught on camera firing rifle in MARTA station parking lot
Alim Bridges, 21, was taken into custody on Thursday, MARTA police said.
Alim Bridges, 21, was taken into custody on Thursday, MARTA police said.
MARTA train evacuated, disinfected after rider overheard saying they have monkeypox
A MARTA train was evacuated on Monday afternoon after someone overheard a passenger say they had monkeypox.
A MARTA train was evacuated on Monday afternoon after someone overheard a passenger say they had monkeypox.
MARTA proposes new plan to crack down on riders with habitual bad behavior
Under the plan, MARTA would suspend someone from riding if they accumulate three citations in 90 days for violating the passenger code of conduct.
Under the plan, MARTA would suspend someone from riding if they accumulate three citations in 90 days for violating the passenger code of conduct.
Fifth StationSoccer pitch opens at Kensington MARTA Station
Soccer in the Streets provides free programs for metro Atlanta kids. There are other StationSoccer locations at East Point, West End Five Points and Lindbergh Center platforms.
Soccer in the Streets provides free programs for metro Atlanta kids. There are other StationSoccer locations at East Point, West End Five Points and Lindbergh Center platforms.
Airport traffic, MARTA trains service returns to normal after person on tracks
MARTA said it using buses to get passengers to and from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport due to a person on the tracks.
MARTA said it using buses to get passengers to and from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport due to a person on the tracks.
Police search for men in connection to shooting on MARTA train
Photos of two people police said are suspects in the violent armed robbery on MARTA train were released on Friday.
Photos of two people police said are suspects in the violent armed robbery on MARTA train were released on Friday.
MARTA counters councilman's accusation related to skin color and train station restrooms
An Atlanta City Council member said skin color plays a role in whether MARTA will have a restroom for riders to use at train stations.
An Atlanta City Council member said skin color plays a role in whether MARTA will have a restroom for riders to use at train stations.
Person struck, killed by train approaching East Point MARTA station
A person was struck and killed by a train approaching a MARTA station in East Point on Sunday morning.
A person was struck and killed by a train approaching a MARTA station in East Point on Sunday morning.
Atlanta police release footage of person of interest in MARTA Ashby shooting
Atlanta Police share footage of a person of interest that they think could be involved in Sunday's MARTA Ashby incident that left one man dead. The subject is seen leaving his seat dressed in a hoodie and carrying a backpack with a shark graphic.
Atlanta Police share footage of a person of interest that they think could be involved in Sunday's MARTA Ashby incident that left one man dead. The subject is seen leaving his seat dressed in a hoodie and carrying a backpack with a shark graphic.
'Come back to MARTA,' officials taking steps to increase ridership following drop-offs during pandemic
COVID-19 negatively impacted MARTA ridership, but officials now hope to reverse the trend.
COVID-19 negatively impacted MARTA ridership, but officials now hope to reverse the trend.