MEDIA ADVISORY
December
30, 2024
MARTA TO RUN MORE FREQUENT
TRAIN SERVICE FOR PEACH DROP, PEACH BOWL & POLAR OPPOSITE RACE
ATLANTA – The
Metropolitan Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) will provide increased train
service through downtown Atlanta for three upcoming events: the Peach Drop
on New Year’s Eve, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024; the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Parade
& Game on New Year’s Day, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025; and the Polar
Opposite Race on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025.
PEACH DROP –
Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024
Trains will run
every 7 minutes on the Red/Gold Lines between Lindbergh Center Station and
Airport Station and on the Blue/Green Lines between Ashby Station and Candler
Park Station.
Extra trains will
be placed into service to accommodate increased ridership after the
celebration.
PEACH BOWL –
Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025
Trains will run
every 7 minutes on the Red/Gold Lines between Lindbergh Center Station and
Airport Station and on the Blue/Green Lines between Ashby Station and King
Memorial Station.
Extra trains will
be placed into service to accommodate increased ridership after the game.
POLAR OPPOSITE
RACE – Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025
Trains will run
every 7 minutes on the Red/Gold Lines between Lindbergh Center Station and
Airport Station and on the Blue/Green Lines between Ashby Station and Candler
Park Station.
Extra trains will
be placed into service to accommodate increased ridership after the race.
SAFETY:
- Uniformed MARTA police officers and MARTA Transit
Ambassadors will be available at rail stations if you need assistance.
- Stay clear of train doors. Blocked doors will prevent
trains from departing.
- Download MARTA’s See&Say 2.0 app here MARTA (itsmarta.com)
to report suspicious activity.
MARTA
is the safest, most efficient, and most affordable way to celebrate the New
Year responsibly. A
reminder to please be patient as rail station platforms and trains will be more
crowded than usual and some riders may not be as familiar with using transit.
KNOW BEFORE
YOU GO:
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