Green Line (MARTA)
| Company type | Rapid transit line |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | 1992-12-29 |
| Headquarters | Atlanta, Georgia , United States |
Area served | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Products | Rapid transit service |
The Green Line is a rapid transit route that forms part of the MARTA rail network, operating solely within the city limits of Atlanta, Georgia. Its service stretches between and stations.
History
Initially, the Green Line was conceived as a short segment of the planned North Line, which was intended to extend beyond Bankhead station toward areas such as Northside Drive in Brookwood Hills, including stops like the former Perry Homes public housing site. However, construction ceased at Bankhead without further extension.
The earliest portions of what are now the Blue and Green Lines were inaugurated between June and December 1979, representing MARTA’s first rail segments. The branch serving Bankhead, originally known as the Proctor Creek Line, began operation on December 29, 1992. This line was initially integrated with the East-West Rail Line and depicted in blue on system maps. Following 2006, it was distinguished by adopting a green color. MARTA officially introduced a color-based naming convention in 2009, at which point this branch was formally designated as the Green Line.
Future
On March 25, 2024, Atlanta’s mayor, Andre Dickens, revealed proposals for four new infill stations within the MARTA rail system. Subsequently, on April 11, Dickens identified two of these stations as planned additions to the Green Line: Joseph E. Boone (situated between Bankhead and Ashby) and Krog Street/Hulsey Yard located along the shared Blue/Green Line segment.
Plans dating back to 2021 include extending platforms at Bankhead station, which serves as the western endpoint of the line, to support eight-car train operations. This modification would facilitate extending Green Line service eastward to , incorporating stops at and . Presently, only a limited number of weekday Green Line trains reach Avondale station, while East Lake and Decatur stations continue to be served exclusively by Blue Line trains.
Operations
Between just west of Ashby and Edgewood/Candler Park, the Green Line shares its tracks with the Blue Line. During peak hours, Green Line trains commence service from Avondale, bypassing both Decatur and East Lake stations before moving onto a pocket track located east of Edgewood/Candler Park.
On weekdays, Green Line trains run continuously between Bankhead and Edgewood/Candler Park stations until 9:00 p.m. During weekends and holidays, service operates between Bankhead and King Memorial stations up to 9:00 p.m. After this time on all days, train service is restricted to running between Bankhead and Vine City stations until closing.
Line description
The route of the Green Line includes sections that are elevated, at-grade, and underground. Beginning at Bankhead station, it follows alongside Proctor Creek through West Atlanta—the only part of its path not shared with other lines. The Green Line then merges with the Blue Line prior to Ashby station and proceeds into downtown Atlanta where it intersects with both the Red and Gold Lines at Five Points station. The Green Line concludes its route at Edgewood/Candler Park station in East Atlanta; meanwhile, the Blue Line continues onward to Indian Creek station.
Stations
arranged from west to east
| Station | Code | Inaugurated | Rail Line Connection |
Service Schedule | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Line Standard operation |
Shuttle 9:00 pm – 1:00 am | ||||
| Bankhead | P4 | December 29, 1992 | ● | ● | |
| Ashby | W3 | December 22, 1979 | Blue | ● | ● |
| Vine City | W2 | Blue | ● | ● | |
| GWCC/CNN Center | W1 | Blue | ● | ||
| Five Points | Blue Red Gold | ● | |||
| Georgia State | E1 | June 30, 1979 | Blue | ● | |
| King Memorial | E2 | Blue | ● | ||
| Inman Park/Reynoldstown | E3 | Blue | ▲ | ||
| Edgewood/Candler Park | E4 | Blue | ▲ | ||