MARTA train service resumes after man jumps onto tracks

MARTA train service has resumed after an emergency situation at the Lindbergh station caused major delays on the north and south rail lines Thursday morning.

Rail service was stopped just before 7:30 a.m. when a man jumped in front of a southbound train, MARTA police Cpl. Brian Lauda told AJC.com. He was taken to a local hospital, but it is not clear if the train hit him. Lauda said the man is stable. MARTA declined to identify him.

“The man involved was not seriously injured and was able to walk to the waiting ambulance on his own,” said MARTA spokeswoman Stephany Fisher.

Around 7:26 a.m., a male subject jumped in front of a southbound train at Lindbergh station. MPD responded to the scene. The subject was conscious, alert, & breathing when transported by EMS to a local hospital. The incident is currently under investigation. Service is restored.
— MARTA Police (@MARTAPolice) March 14, 2019

The tracks were cleared about 8:30 a.m., and a bus bridge was discontinued between the Arts Center and Buckhead stations just after 9 a.m., according to the transit agency.

Update: Bus bridge terminated. N/S line in the process of resuming normal operations.
— MARTA (@MARTASERVICE) March 14, 2019

During the disruption in service, crowds and confusion grew at nearby stations. Transit riders thronging to the bus lane at the Arts Center station asked drivers what was happening.

Folks crowd around each bus trying to get information. Drivers don’t know what to tell them. This one’s been here about 10 min. pic.twitter.com/jySkvinCYH
— Pete Corson (@petecorson) March 14, 2019

Tony Young, an electrical engineer for Norfolk Southern, said he experienced about a 20-minute delay at the Lakewood station. He wasn’t too bothered, though.

“They actually told us what’s going on this time,” he said. “It’s good to know at least they’re trying to keep us informed.”

Lauda said the incident is still under investigation.

— Staff writers Pete Corson, Meris Lutz and Jeremy Redmon contributed to this article.

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