MARTA Suspends Monday Bus, Rail and Mobility Service
Sept. 11, 2017
The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority has announced it will suspend all bus, rail, and mobility service for Monday, Sept. 11, ahead of the anticipated severe weather conditions caused by Hurricane Irma.
MARTA did a total frame-up rehab of two fleets of rail cars, the 10s and 11s, with Alstom. Alstom is also a part of the new train control service that is in the Chamblee Station.
The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority has announced it will suspend all bus, rail, and mobility service for Monday, Sept. 11, ahead of the anticipated severe weather conditions caused by Hurricane Irma.
Due to Hurricane Irma's projected impact in Georgia, Gov. Nathan Deal expanded the emergency declaration throughout the entire state of Georgia. Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed has opened an emergency shelter and urged residents to remain off the roadways.
“The projected impact of this approaching storm requires us to suspend all MARTA service for Monday. We will continue to coordinate with state and local officials and emergency personnel to determine our service schedule for Tuesday,” said MARTA GM/CEO Keith Parker. “Safety remains our top priority for both our customers and employees.”
