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(The Center Square) — Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority officials are weighing a proposed $654.5 million operating budget for fiscal 2025. The budget anticipates roughly $386.5 million in sales tax revenue, nearly $82 million in passenger revenue and $80 million in federal operating assistance. The $654.5 million operating expenses are roughly $23 million more than the agency’s fiscal 2024 budget. The transit agency also plans a $717.1 million State of Good Repair budget, including $550.5 million for capital expenditures and $152.4 million for debt service. The capital spending plan includes $91.8 million for the new series CQ400 railcars slated to

Sometimes you’re walking into a museum and you hear the bell at the nearby crossing gates.

For the safety of Amtrak customers and employees, due to impending Hurricane Storm Helene, select trains will operate a modified schedule.