MARTA Will Implement A Winter Weather Service Plan Beginning This Weekend In Atlanta Ahead Of Winter Storm Fern — Here’s What You Need To Know

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This morning (1/23), MARTA announced a plan to ensure safety during this weekend’s potential inclement weather. Keep scrolling for all the details on their winter weather safety plan.

What’s going on with the weather?

First of all, if you haven’t heard, Atlanta is about to get hit by a potentially dangerous winter storm. The forecast is predicting potential snow and ice buildups, causing dangerous travel conditions, especially on the roads.

Due to the weather system, Gov. Brian Kemp has place the entire state under a State of Emergency through January 29th, 2026.

What changes will MARTA make to their schedule for safety?

MARTA notes,

With the forecasted freezing rain, sleet, and low temperatures this weekend, MARTA will continue on a reduced service plan to the extent feasible, while ensuring the safety of customers and employees. Service will be reduced further and may be suspended if conditions worsen. As of now, the service plan detailed below will remain in place for Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026.

Rail Lines

MARTA announced today that rail service for Saturday, January 24th will begin at 6 a.m. with trains arriving every 20 minutes.

They note, “out of service trains will run continuously this weekend to ensure tracks do not ice over.”

• Red Line will operate from North Springs to Lindbergh Center Stations.
• Gold Line will operate from Doraville to Airport Stations.

• Green Line will operate from Bankhead to Vine City Stations.
• Blue Line will operate from Indian Creek to H.E. Holmes Stations.

• Service will begin at 8:21 a.m. on a regular Saturday schedule with shuttle vans.

Visit MARTA for rail schedules.

Bus Service

• Route 6 – Clifton Road/Emory – 45 minutes
• Route 8 – North Druid Hills – 30 minutes
• Route 19 – Clairmont/W. Howard Avenue – 40 minutes
• Route 40 – Peachtree Street/Downtown – 45 minutes
• Route 107 – Glenwood – 30 minutes
• Route 110 – Peachtree Road/Buckhead – 20 minutes
• Route 111 – Snapfinger Woods – 40 minutes
• Route 123 – Church Street – 60 minutes
• Route 185 – Alpharetta – 40 minutes
• Route 196 – Upper Riverdale – 30 minutes

For real-time updates to MARTA’s service lines, you can visit their website, here, or follow them on social media: @MARTAservice and @MARTAtransit.

Stay safe, Atlanta!