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MARTA Planning Track Replacement Work Near Airport Station

September 25, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority will conduct track replacement work near the Airport rail station.

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.

Atlanta City Council Wants Action on Blocked Grade Crossings

July 13, 2023 Todd DeFeo

An Atlanta City Council committee has passed a measure to advocate for punishing railroads that block grade crossings for prolonged periods, the latest salvo in an ongoing dispute between railroads and communities nationwide.

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.

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.