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Illustration of a freight train colliding with a semi-truck under a dark sky, with fire and debris.

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Freight train collides with semi-truck in Southwest Atlanta, disrupting MARTA service

A CSX freight train struck a semi-truck early Friday morning near Lee Street, sparking a fire and scattering cargo. MARTA rail service was temporarily suspended as safety crews inspected overhead structures.

Elena-Vasquez · June 26, 2026

Five Points MARTA station from above

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MARTA resumes the long-awaited transformation of Five Points Station, the heart of downtown Atlanta's transit system

Bus detours are now in place as crews begin deconstructing the iconic concrete canopy. MARTA says the full transformation will take three years and $230 million, and includes a new public plaza, expanded retail, and a complete redesign of the station's bus loop.

Elena-Vasquez · May 19, 2025