FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE
September 12,
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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