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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.

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MARTA Advances Capital Program with ‘Unprecedented’ State Funding

April 22, 2023 Todd DeFeo
As the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority advances its More MARTA Atlanta Program, the agency’s position is bolstered by what an executive called “unprecedented” state funding.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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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