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MARTA used the streetcar closure to complete systemwide maintenance, repairs, and station and vehicle upgrades along the route.
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The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) streetcar will return to service on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, upon completion of underground utility repairs by Georgia Power.
The streetcar vehicles were suspended Sept. 8, 2025, to accommodate urgent underground utility repairs by Georgia Power and align with scheduled infrastructure upgrades along the streetcar route. MARTA shuttle vans have continued providing service along the route.
The work required a lane closure between Courtland Street and Peachtree Center Avenue, where Georgia Power has been excavating and repairing underground electrical lines. For safety reasons, streetcars cannot operate in areas with open construction.
In addition to Georgia Power’s work, MARTA has taken advantage of the closure to complete:
Catenary inspection and repair
Track maintenance
Tree trimming
Station refurbishment
Signage and vehicle updates
Deep cleaning along the route
Streetcar service will resume on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026.
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