Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Metro Los Angeles Expands rail.



An expansion to the very limited metro system in Los Angeles has been constructed and will open Nov. 15th, 2009.


From Metro:

  • Six miles long
  • Directly connects to existing Metro Gold Line to Pasadena without passengers having to transfer
  • Total new stations: Eight (2 underground)
  • New public artworks at stations
  • Twin tunnels under Boyle Heights: 1.8 miles long
  • Budget: $898 million
  • Start of construction: 2004
  • Grand opening: November 15, 2009
  • Powered electrically with overhead catenary wires




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