Passengers stuck on MARTA train after World Cup match in Atlanta

Passengers were stuck on a MARTA train in Atlanta after a World Cup match, following a mechanical problem near Lenox Station. MARTA said a mechanical issue affected a northbound Gold Line train approaching the station on Saturday night. The train resumed moving at 11:51 p.m., but the delay lasted more than 80 minutes. Atlanta News First reported it had contacted MARTA for further details. The incident occurred after the match at Atlanta Stadium, and it disrupted normal service during the late evening period. While MARTA attributed the slowdown to a mechanical fault, the report did not specify the exact nature of the problem. The situation shows how even brief equipment issues can create extended passenger impacts during major event traffic.