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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.

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Georgia’s MARTA Boss Wants to Expand Service in Atlanta Metro Area

January 3, 2023 The Center Square
The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority recently unveiled the first of its new railcars for its network. The $646 million cars are expected to start service in 2025.

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Georgia’s MARTA Spending $646 Million to Replace its Entire Railcar Fleet

December 16, 2022 The Center Square
The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority is spending hundreds of millions of dollars to replace its rail fleet, which officials say will eliminate many delays customers see.

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MARTA Elects New Board Officers for 2023

December 15, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire
The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) board of directors recently elected new board officers for 2023.

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MARTA Suspends Atlanta Streetcar Service

December 8, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire
The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) has suspended Atlanta streetcar service after a safety inspection found broken bolts on two switches and wheel issues.

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MARTA Advances Interim GM/CEO as Sole Finalist for Permanent Position

October 6, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire
The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) Board of Directors’ GM/CEO Search Committee voted to advance interim GM/CEO Collie Greenwood as the sole finalist for the permanent position.

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Fitch Ratings Upgrades MARTA Bond Credit Rating

August 26, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire
Fitch Ratings gave the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) an upgrade in its bond credit rating after demonstrating sustained maintenance of liquidity and financial resilience.

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MARTA Names New Deputy General Manager

August 12, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire
The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) has named Josh Rowan its new deputy general manager.

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Amtrak Wants to Make Atlanta a Railroad Hub

July 11, 2022 The Center Square
Amtrak is looking to make Atlanta a railroad hub again, but the quasi-federal agency can’t say how much it will cost to run new routes across the Peach State and the region.

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Georgia’s Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Approves $1.3B budget

June 14, 2022 The Center Square
The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority board has approved a $1.3 billion fiscal 2023 budget.

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