MARTA Boosts Rail Service for NYE, Peach Bowl and Polar Opposite Race

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ATLANTA – The Metropolitan Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) is ramping up rail service to accommodate large crowds expected for three major upcoming events in downtown Atlanta: the Peach Drop on New Year’s Eve, the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Parade & Game the new one on New Year’s Day and the Polar Opposite Race on January 4th.

Peach Drop – December 31

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. Additional trains will be available to accommodate increased ridership once the festivities are over.

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Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Parade and Game – January 1

Rail service will maintain the same frequency, with trains arriving every 7 minutes on the Red/Gold and Blue/Green lines. For this event, Blue/Green Line service will extend between Ashby Station and King Memorial Station. Additional trains will also run to help fans return home smoothly after the match.

Opposite polar course – January 4

Similar to the Peach Drop, trains will run every 7 minutes on the Red/Gold and Blue/Green lines. Service on the Blue/Green Lines will extend between Ashby Station and Candler Park Station. MARTA will deploy additional trains to meet demand after the race.

Security measures

MARTA Police Officers and Transit Ambassadors will be at train stations to assist passengers and ensure safety. Passengers are advised to avoid blocking train doors as this could delay departures. Suspicious activities can be reported through MARTA’s See&Say 2.0 app, available for download on the agency’s website.

Advice for riders

MARTA encourages riders to familiarize themselves with its services and download the Breeze Mobile 2.0 app to pay their fares using their smartphone. Parking availability and other transit tips can be found on the MARTA website. Passengers are also reminded to be patient, as trains and platforms are expected to be busier than usual during these events.

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