Emergency situation' reported at MARTA Civic Center station; train service disrupted

An emergency situation at MARTA’s Civic Center station disrupted rail service in Atlanta ahead of World Cup events. As of 11 a.m., northbound trains halted at Five Points and southbound trains stopped at North Avenue, with bus shuttles operating at Midtown, North Avenue, Civic Center, Peachtree Center, and Five Points. MARTA provided an $8 Lyft credit to riders affected by the disruption. Officials did not specify the nature of the emergency, which comes as hundreds of thousands are expected to attend World Cup matches at Mercedes‑Benz Stadium. The agency is under a federal investigation for violent incidents, including a May stabbing, adding to traveler uncertainty.