Trump administration launches federal investigation into Atlanta's MARTA system after fatal train stabbing

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ©2026 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Market data provided by Factset. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Legal Statement. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by LSEG. A 66-year-old great-grandmother was tragically killed in an unprovoked stabbing on an Atlanta train, leading to federal charges against John Elijah Matthews. Her daughter expresses grief and demands answers regarding transit security. Bruce Levell, former MARTA operations chairman, highlights safety concerns on the busiest transit system and discusses challenges posed by homeless individuals seeking shelter on trains. The Trump administration is launching a federal investigation into Atlanta’s troubled transit system after two recent stabbings, including the killing of a 66-year-old woman on a MARTA train. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the Federal Transit Administration will audit the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) over worker and rider safety, citing what officials described as alarming rates of violent incidents on