MARTA Displays New Rail Cars
Written by Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, Agency Communications
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ATLANTA –– The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) held a "State of MARTA" event this week and part of the celebration was the display of new railcars at the system's Lindbergh Center Station.
MARTA General Manager and CEO Collie Greenwood provided a glimpse into the future of rail service with the unveiling of the first CQ400 train. With Greenwood onboard, the new railcars entered Lindbergh Station, highlighting the transit agency’s ambitious vision for transit in the Atlanta metro region.
The new state-of-the-art railcars feature open gangway designs, upgraded lighting and seating, digital displays, charging stations, and improved safety measures. These cars symbolize MARTA’s commitment to modernization and innovation, with the first batch arriving for testing and planned deployment later this year.
“When I stepped onto that new train this morning, it felt like stepping into the future,” said Greenwood. “These new railcars are an inspiration to everyone at MARTA and to our customers who will get to experience a cleaner and safer ride – and hopefully one that shows them how transit can make their lives easier and their trip more enjoyable. The future of transit begins now at MARTA, and the State of MARTA is strong.”
The display of these new train cars was just part of the “State of MARTA” event. For a complete discussion of the new programs at the agency, please check the news release.
