Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority – Page 12

MARTA Names Next General Manager

March 9, 2018 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) has named a local transit executive as its next general manager and CEO.

Georgia Lawmakers Looking at Regional Transit Governance Structure

February 21, 2018 Railfanning.org News Wire

A proposed bill in the Georgia state legislature aims to improve the coordination, integration and efficiency of transit in the 13-county Metro Atlanta region.

MARTA Planning to Replace Fleet of Railcars

January 24, 2018 Railfanning.org News Wire

MARTA is planning to replace its entire fleet of railcars, including some railcars that date to 1979, when the transit system opened, published reports indicate.

MARTA Taking Over Operations of Atlanta Streetcar

June 24, 2017 Railfanning.org News Wire

MARTA is taking over operations of the beleaguered Atlanta Streetcar, according to published news reports.

More Than 680,000 Have Taken Atlanta Streetcar

November 25, 2015 Todd DeFeo

More than 680,000 people have taken a trip aboard the Atlanta Streetcar since it opened on Dec. 30, 2014, according to the office of Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed.

MARTA: Bond Rating Upgrade Reflects Improved Financial Performance

November 25, 2015 Railfanning.org News Wire

MARTA’s Third Indenture bond rating has been upgraded to Aa2 from Aa3, Moody’s Investors Service recently announced.

Amtrak Looking to Doraville for New Atlanta Station, Report Suggests

July 31, 2015 Todd DeFeo

Amtrak is exploring the possibility of relocating its Atlanta train station to the former GM plant in Doraville, Ga., the Atlanta Business Chronicle reported.

Who Was Named Outstanding Public Transportation Manager for 2015?

July 27, 2015 Todd DeFeo

The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) earlier this month selected the head of MARTA as its 2015 Outstanding Public Transportation Manager.

MARTA Train Derails on Thanksgiving Day

November 27, 2014 Railfanning.org News Wire

An out-of-service MARTA train with no passengers on board derailed today about 10 a.m. on an aerial overpass at Interstate 85 near Riverdale Road.

Clayton County, Ga., votes in favor of joining MARTA

November 11, 2014 Railfanning.org News Wire

Clayton County residents earlier this month voted in favor of joining MARTA, the first county to join the transit system since its inception more than 40 years ago.