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[ October 1, 2025 ] New Zealand Police Seek Information About Stolen Sleepers World
[ October 1, 2025 ] Special Train Retraces the Route of the Great Locomotive Chase CSX
[ October 1, 2025 ] CSX Names Steve Angel as President and Chief Executive Officer CSX
[ September 30, 2025 ] Train of Honor CSX
[ September 24, 2025 ] Central Ohio Leaders, Former U.S. Transportation Secretary Push for Central Ohio Passenger Rail Revival Commuter Rail

MARTA Board Approves Greenwood as Authority’s General Manager and CEO

September 15, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) Board of Directors has voted to approve the contract of Collie Greenwood as the Authority’s general manager and chief executive officer.

Old MARTA Railcars Head to the Atlantic Ocean

September 7, 2023 Special to Railfanning.org

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) today shipped off the first of two railcars bound for the Georgia coast and eventually the Atlantic Ocean.

Georgia Jurisdictions Looking at Special Purpose Taxes for Transportation Projects

August 25, 2023 Todd DeFeo

Barrow County leaders and their counterparts in the county’s six cities have agreed to divvy the proceeds of Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax should voters approve it in November.

MARTA Awards Contract to Finish Streetcar Expansion Design

June 23, 2023 The Center Square

A Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority committee has awarded a contract to complete the final design for an extension of the Atlanta Streetcar.

Atlanta Streetcar Returns to City Streets

March 2, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire

The first of Atlanta’s Streetcar vehicles has been repaired and is back in service. MARTA shuttle vans, wrapped to look like the streetcar, will continue servicing the route until all vehicles return to service.

Atlanta Streetcar Could Resume Service March 2

February 23, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire

The first of Atlanta’s Streetcar vehicles has been repaired and will be back on the streets of downtown Atlanta for testing on Tuesday, Feb. 28, and anticipated to be used for service on Thursday, March 2.

Pictures: MARTA’s Red Line Track Replacement Project

February 20, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire

MARTA’s Track Replacement Project on the Red Line south of Medical Center Station is progressing well and is currently a few hours ahead of schedule.

Credit and Bond Agencies Give MARTA ‘AAA’ Rating

February 16, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) has received an AAA credit rating, the highest rating issued, from Standard & Poor’s (S&P) and Kroll Bond Rating Agency.

MARTA to Close Red Line for Track Replacement Work

January 23, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) will suspend rail service on its Red Line south of Medical Center Station from Friday, Feb. 17 at 9 p.m. until the morning of Wednesday, Feb. 22 for track replacement work.