The CEO and General Manager of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA), Collie Greenwood, has unveiled the new Stadler CG400 metro train on January 30, 2025 at Lindbergh station on the Red and Gold Lines. MARTA will soon perform train testing and by the end of this year, the new trains will enter commercial operation. The manufacturing of the metro trains is carried out at Stadler’s Salt Lake City factory, with Knorr-Bremse delivering the equipment while Wabtec is providing the HVAC system.
“When I stepped onto that new train this morning, it felt like stepping into the future. These new railcars are an inspiration to everyone at MARTA and to our customers who will get to experience a cleaner and safer ride, and hopefully one that shows them how transit can make their lives easier and their trip more enjoyable,” the CEO of MARTA said.
The new cars features open gangway design for easy transition and disembarking, upgraded lighting and seating, digital displays and infotainment system, charging points, and improved safety measures. The trainsets are compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and are easily accessible for persons with reduced mobility while dedicated storage for bikes and strollers is also available.
The railcars are equipped with air conditioning and distribution system and windscreens to improve protection from weather.
Beginning of 2021, MARTA and Stadler agreed on the vehicle configuration which resulted in 224 rail cars, 56 4-car trainsets respectively with 94.2 metre-long open gangway.
The CG400 metro train is also equipped with Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) technology that will improve rail safety, efficiency, and on-time performance, making MARTA one of the most advanced transit systems in the country. Other features include advanced European crash standards, state of the Art CCTV system and modern onboard train control System (ATC).
In November 2019, MARTA and Stadler signed the contract for 254 Metro train cars including two options for 50 additional cars each. The contract is valued at over USD 600 million.
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