
During construction, Red Line service will be unavailable at Farragut North, Metro Center, and Gallery Place stations with free shuttle buses replacing trains from Dec. 18 through Saturday, Dec. 30.
During construction, Red Line service will be unavailable at Farragut North, Metro Center, and Gallery Place stations with free shuttle buses replacing trains from Dec. 18 through Saturday, Dec. 30.
While this work may result in occasional temporary inconveniences, Amtrak said the long-term customer benefits are many, including increased reliability and improved on-time performance.
MARTA removed the four streetcar vehicles from service on Nov. 29, after engineers discovered wheel degradation that could pose a safety risk.
The reasoning behind the decision was detailed by MARTA’s Deputy Chief Mechanical Officer Daniel Hecht during a board meeting.
The repairs are expected to cost in excess of $2 million.
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