ATL SkyTrain to Undergo 10-Year Renovation Contract

Upgrades include new signal system, cars, and improvements to existing vehicles.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 4:09pm

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Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport's SkyTrain is set to undergo a major renovation and upgrade as part of a new 10-year contract awarded to Crystal Mover Services, Inc., the same company that first installed the SkyTrain in 2009. From March 2026 to March 2036, crews will renew the signal system, add new vehicles, and improve existing vehicles on the 1.36-mile free route that connects the main passenger terminal and the Rental Car Center.

Why it matters

The SkyTrain is a critical transportation link for the world's busiest airport, providing free and efficient service between the terminal and rental car facilities. Upgrading the aging system will help ensure reliable and comfortable service for the millions of passengers who use it each year.

The details

Under the new 10-year contract, Crystal Mover Services, Inc., a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, will oversee the renovation and upgrade of the SkyTrain. Key improvements include renewing the signal system, adding new vehicles, and making enhancements to the existing fleet. The SkyTrain is separate from the Plane Train, the underground system that connects all airport concourses.

  • The new 10-year contract runs from March 2026 to March 2036.

The players

Crystal Mover Services, Inc.

A subsidiary of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries that provides passenger train services at several major airports, including the one that first installed the SkyTrain at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in 2009.

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

The world's busiest airport, serving millions of passengers annually and home to the SkyTrain, a critical transportation link between the main terminal and rental car facilities.

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What’s next

The renovation and upgrade work is scheduled to begin in March 2026 and continue through March 2036 under the new 10-year contract.

The takeaway

The planned SkyTrain upgrades demonstrate Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport's commitment to maintaining and improving its critical transportation infrastructure to serve the needs of its massive passenger volume.