MARTA to operate on reduced service schedule until Monday

ATLANTA — MARTA announced it is operating on a reduced schedule until Monday as ice continues to accumulate across metro Atlanta.

Freezing rain fell overnight, leading to the formation of ice crystals on powerlines, poles, streetlights and trees. These icicles could cause power outages and trees to fall down, blocking roadways. Ice accumulation on the roads has been reported in various counties across metro Atlanta, making it dangerous for vehicles to be on the road. 

Residents have been urged not to drive their vehicles, but to find alternative modes of transportation due to road conditions. 

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MARTA said rail, lifeline bus routes and paratransit services are operating on a reduced schedule until Monday, Jan. 26. 

A look at the schedules can be found below: 

Trains arrive every 20 minutes. Out-of-service trains will run continuously to ensure tracks do not ice over.

• Red Line operating from North Springs to Lindbergh Center Stations.
• Gold Line operating from Doraville to Airport Stations.

• Green Line operating from Bankhead to Vine City Stations.
• Blue Line operating from Indian Creek to H.E. Holmes Stations.

• Service will run on its regular schedule with shuttle vans.

These lifeline routes provide direct service to major medical facilities and emergency rooms. All other bus routes are suspended.

Route 6 – Clifton Road/Emory – 45 minutes

Route 8 – North Druid Hills – 30 minutes

Route 19 – Clairmont/W. Howard Avenue – 40 minutes

Route 40 – Peachtree Street/Downtown – 45 minutes

Route 107 – Glenwood – 30 minutes

Route 110 – Peachtree Road/Buckhead – 20 minutes

Route 111 – Snapfinger Woods – 40 minutes

Route 123 – Church Street – 60 minutes

Route 185 – Alpharetta – 40 minutes – Currently not running due to hazardous road conditions. Service will be restored when it is safe to do so.

Route 196 – Upper Riverdale – 30 minutes

This service will operate within three-quarters of a mile of MARTA rail stations and the bus routes listed above. Service will depend on the conditions of the roads. 

• Pre-booked medically necessary trips will be honored as safe conditions permit.
• All subscription trips are cancelled. If travel is desired, the customer is responsible for making a next-day reservation to reschedule the trip(s).
• Only next day reservations are accepted through noon on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. We will resume accepting multi-day advanced reservations at noon. No same day reservations will be accepted.
• Reservations Call Center opens at 9:30 a.m.

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