MARTA set to suspend red line for a week as it replaces track

ATLANTA — MARTA is set to suspend its rail service of its red line service for about a week as it works on replacing the track.

The service will be suspended south of Medical Center Station from Friday, Feb. 17 at 9 p.m. through the end of service on Feb. 22 . Reduced frequency Red Line service to the airport resumes Thursday, Feb. 23, with full service restored Sunday, Feb. 26.

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This is part of $225 million in State of Good Repair work on its heavy rail lines to enhance the safety of the rail system, reduce train delays, and improve customer experience, according to a news release from MARTA.

This program is a multi-year effort to replace tracks and switches throughout the rail system.

Red Line service north of the Medical Center, as well as rail service on the Gold, Blue, and Green Lines, will operate normally.

To assist people affected by this suspension, free bus shuttles will run continuously between Medical Center, Buckhead, and Lenox Stations, and a $10 Uber or Lyft voucher will be available through MARTAConnect. Details on how and when to download the voucher will be provided as the project date nears.

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To learn more about the track replacement work and service impacts, visit www.itsmarta.com/trackreplacement.

An electronic press kit featuring a map and video explaining the current project, and video and photos of previous track replacement work can be found here.

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