MARTA train derailed in December, suffered ‘significant damage’ from fallen tree
Summary
Bus Crash Dekalb Illinois in DeKalb, Illinois: A multiday disruption on MARTA’s Red and Gold lines in December 2026 resulted from a derailment caused by a fallen tree. The train, carrying 118 passengers, derailed on Dec 29, 2026, after a tree fell due to heavy winds. Passengers were offloaded onto a rescue train without injuries reported.
Original reporting
MARTA train derailed in December, suffered ‘significant damage’ from fallen tree