MARTA rail service resumes at Oakland City station after person hit, killed by train

ATLANTA — MARTA temporarily shut down rail service at the Oakland City station after a person was hit Monday afternoon.

It happened around 2:20 p.m. on the northbound tracks. MARTA police confirmed the person died. Track power is down between Lakewood and West End stations.

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“MARTA Police are investigating but it appears the person jumped. MARTA Safety is on scene assisting MPD and Atlanta Fire Rescue,” MARTA said in a statement.

MARTA set up bus transportation from East Point to West End stations. The transportation agency also offered discounted Uber and Lyft rides with $8 credit. MARTA says it will be at least an hour before service is restored.

The name and age of the person who died have not been released.

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