MARTA unveils redesigned ‘state-of-the-art' train cars

Onlookers recieve their first glimpse at the CQ400 train, a "state-of-the-art" train that features open gangway designs, upgraded lighting and seating, digital displays and charging stations at MARTA's Lindbergh Station on Jan. 30, 2025. (Courtesy of MARTA/Sky360 Aerial Media)

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This story was updated on Thursday, Jan. 30 at 9:14 p.m.

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) unveiled its vision for the future of transit on Tuesday with a preview of a new train model that will soon be servicing metro Atlanta residents.

Introduced at the State of Marta event by the company’s general manager and CEO, Collie Greenwood, the CQ400 train features open gangway designs, upgraded lighting and seating, digital displays and charging stations.