MEDIA ADVISORY
December 26, 2024
MARTA TO RUN MORE FREQUENT TRAIN SERVICE FOR PEACH DROP, PEACH BOWL & POLAR OPPOSITE RACE
ATLANTA – The Metropolitan Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) will provide increased train service through downtown Atlanta for three upcoming events: the Peach Drop on New Year’s Eve, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024; the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Parade & Game on New Year’s Day, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025; and the Polar Opposite Race on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025.
PEACH DROP – Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024
Trains will run every 7 minutes on the Red/Gold Lines between Lindbergh Center Station and Airport Station and on the Blue/Green Lines between Ashby Station and Candler Park Station.
Extra trains will be placed into service to accommodate increased ridership after the celebration.
PEACH BOWL – Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025
Trains will run every 7 minutes on the Red/Gold Lines between Lindbergh Center Station and Airport Station and on the Blue/Green Lines between Ashby Station and King Memorial Station.
Extra trains will be placed into service to accommodate increased ridership after the game.
POLAR OPPOSITE RACE – Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025
Trains will run every 7 minutes on the Red/Gold Lines between Lindbergh Center Station and Airport Station and on the Blue/Green Lines between Ashby Station and Candler Park Station.
Extra trains will be placed into service to accommodate increased ridership after the race.
SAFETY:
- Uniformed MARTA police officers and MARTA Transit Ambassadors will be available at rail stations if you need assistance.
- Stay clear of train doors. Blocked doors will prevent trains from departing.
- Download MARTA’s See & Say 2.0 app here MARTA (itsmarta.com) to report suspicious activity.
MARTA is the safest, most efficient, and most affordable way to celebrate the New Year responsibly. A reminder to please be patient as rail station platforms and trains will be more crowded than usual and some riders may not be as familiar with using transit.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:
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