Traffic & Transit
MARTA Shuts Off Rail Power After Trespasser Hit And Killed
A person was hit by a train and killed Tuesday morning near the Brookhaven station.
BROOKHAVEN, GA — MARTA experienced major delays on both north and south lines Tuesday after a train hit and killed a trespasser. The incident occurred near the Brookhaven station.
MARTA shut off the rail power and passengers were moved to another train.
A train left the Brookhaven station around 6:45 a.m. It hit and killed a trespasser on the train tracks, MARTA Spokeswoman Stephany Fisher told Patch.
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“Rail power was immediately de-energized and those customers on board the train were moved to another train,” Fisher said. “While MARTA Police, Safety, and Rail Operations investigate, bus transportation is being provided for rail customers from Lindbergh to Chamblee stations. Rail service through this area will resume once it is safe to restore power.”
Update: Extreme delays continuing on the N/S line, due to an emergency situation SB near Brookhaven. Emergency crews on site. Shuttle buses will board from the following bus stops: Brookhaven- route 110, Lindbergh- route 39, Chamblee- rout... https://t.co/HbTVmAAdkp
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By 12:30 p.m. Fisher said the area had been cleared and trains were operating on normal schedule.
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