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Passengers stranded on stalled MARTA train after World Cup match in Atlanta
Atlanta News First • • business
Key Points:
- A mechanical issue caused a northbound MARTA Gold Line train to shut down near Lenox Station around 10:20 p.m. on Saturday, stranding hundreds of passengers after a World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium.
- The problem was resolved by 11:35 p.m., and passengers were escorted to Lindbergh Station, with normal service resuming by 12:10 a.m. Sunday.
- MARTA experienced significantly increased ridership during World Cup matchdays, with up to triple the average ridership reported for earlier games, although data for Saturday’s match is still pending.
- The launch of new CQ400 railcars, intended to replace older trains and featuring advanced technology, has been delayed due to pending state certification.
- MARTA implemented the Better Breeze program, including glass faregates at several stations, but has faced issues with glass shattering, leading to the installation of thicker glass panels.
