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MARTA says it carried approximately 1.7 million riders to four World Cup matches and nine FIFA Fan Festivals between June 11 and the end of the group stage, with June 24 — Morocco vs. Haiti — the system's single busiest day of the tournament.
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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.
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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.