A Modern Freight Rumbles Through Historic Railroad Town

MARTA is investigating a May 23 accident involving a bus on Route 123 that was struck by a freight train at a railroad crossing in the City of Decatur. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in the accident which occurred about 6:30 a.m. at the intersection of South McDonough and East Howard Avenue. MARTA Operator Donna McMullen was travelling northbound with four passengers aboard when she reported the bus became “stuck” as it proceeded across the tracks. As a westbound train approached, McMullen followed MARTA emergency protocol and safely evacuated the bus. The ensuing impact caused serious damage to the bus

James J. Andrews walked precisely as he made his way to the locomotive. Few, if any, noticed him or the raiders following close behind.

Voters in one Atlanta area county head to the polls tomorrow to decide whether to expand MARTA.