THE CQ400 / ABOUT 2 MINUTES
Meet the new trains
Take a closer look at MARTA’s next generation.
Official MARTA photo: the CQ400. Can you spot the bright light strips?A NEW GENERATIONSay hello to the CQ400
MARTA’s new train is called the CQ400. Stadler builds it. Look for its curved dark front and bright lights.
01 / CONNECTED CARSWalk between the cars
Open passages join the cars. Riders can move from one car to the next inside the train.
02 / COLOR CLUESLights that give a clue
Colored lights outside match the rail line. Look for the line color as well as the destination sign.
03 / ROOM FOR MORE RIDERSRoom to roll
Wide doors and marked spaces help riders with wheelchairs, strollers and bikes.
04 / HELPFUL DETAILSScreens and sound
Digital signs and audio help tell riders where they are going. There are places to charge phones, too.
Photo: MARTA. Look for the pictures that help riders find the right entrance.STATUS CHECKED OCTOBER 28, 2026Before the big ride
New trains need testing and safety checks before carrying passengers. MARTA’s project page says testing is in progress.
Photo: MARTA. A train body during construction. It looks very different before it is finished!
Photo: MARTA’s official CQ400 collection. A passage between cars.
Photo: MARTA’s official CQ400 collection. A CQ400 at the factory.
Photo: MARTA’s official CQ400 collection. Ready for a close-up.TRAIN DETECTIVE
What can you spot?
Compare the finished train with the unfinished body. Find the door openings and the window openings in both pictures.
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