FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 14, 2025
MARTA TRAINS TO TEMPORARILY SKIP GARNETT STATION FOR PLATFORM RENOVATION
Bus Service Not Impacted, Shuttles Provided Between Garnett and Five Points
ATLANTA – Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) trains will temporarily skip Garnett Station from Sept. 13., to Oct. 26, 2025, so construction crews can replace the 40-year-old platform pavers. Rail service on the Red and Gold Lines will operate as scheduled, but trains will not stop at Garnett.
During the skip stop, customers will not be able to access Garnett Station. A complimentary bus shuttle will run between Garnett and Five Points Station and customers should allow an extra 15 minutes for their trip. Alternatively, train service can be accessed at nearby Five Points (north of Garnett) or West End (south of Garnett). Local bus service will run as scheduled.
Replacing cracked and missing platform pavers at Garnett will reduce trip hazards and make walking and rolling easier. New pavers will be easier to clean and replace in the future.
As with the skip stop at Brookhaven Station last fall, temporarily restricting customer access to the work zone ensures the safety of construction crews and customers, and significantly reduces construction timelines and cost.
Service Impacts:
- Red and Gold Line trains will skip stop Garnett Station starting Saturday, Sept.13, 2025.
- Customers may not enter or exit Garnett Station.
- Bus shuttles will provide transportation between Garnett and Five Points.
- Bus service near Garnett (Route 40) will operate normally.
The following work will be completed during the skip stop:
- Demolition of existing flooring including cracked and missing pavers
- Installation of new tile flooring on the platform
- Staircase repair
- Replacement of worn windscreens to improve visibility and natural lighting on the platform
- Heavy cleaning and pressure-washing
- Sealing and applying graffiti-resistant coating to concrete surfaces
The Garnett Station Rehabilitation project is part of MARTA’s multi-year, approximately $1 billion Station Rehabilitation Program designed to improve and enhance safety and aesthetics at all 38 rail stations.
To learn more about the Garnett Station project, visit
MARTA.
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