https://wacn21-news-1a92c2.pages.catalystgroup.tech/tags/railcars/Recent content in Railcars on WACN 21 NewsHugoen-us© 2026 WACN 21 News. All rights reserved.Sat, 06 Jun 2026 17:30:00 -0400https://wacn21-news-1a92c2.pages.catalystgroup.tech/local/marta-cq400-railcar-delay/Sat, 06 Jun 2026 15:00:00 -0400https://wacn21-news-1a92c2.pages.catalystgroup.tech/local/marta-cq400-railcar-delay/<p>MARTA will not have its highly anticipated new railcars in passenger service in time for the <strong>2026 FIFA World Cup</strong>, the agency confirmed Friday, acknowledging that the debut of the <strong>CQ400 fleet</strong> has been delayed by unfinished safety testing and federal certification requirements.</p> <p>The setback means the transit system will rely entirely on its <strong>existing fleet</strong> of refurbished heavy-rail cars — some of which are more than 40 years old — to handle what is expected to be the largest surge in ridership in the agency&rsquo;s history.</p>