December 3, 2002
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Rick Jager/Marc Littman
MTA MEDIA RELATIONS
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MTA Adds Extra Weekend Train Cars to Metro Rail,
Increasing Capacity for Rail Patrons

MTA has added extra train cars to both the Metro Blue Line and the Metro Red Line subway system on weekends to increase capacity on Metro Rail trains.

The Metro Blue Line, which operates between Los Angeles and Long Beach, now will have all weekend trains that operate between 11:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. equipped with three car trains instead of a mix of two and three car trains that normally operate between that time period.

Weekend service on the Metro Red Line subway now has two extra train cars added to those trains operating from Union Station in downtown Los Angeles to Wilshire and Western between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 8 p.m.

The addition of extra train cars to both the Metro Blue Line and the Metro Red Line began on Nov. 30. In addition to increasing capacity, the additional cars will allow for easier boarding and alighting at busier stations.

For complete route and schedule information patrons can call 1-800-C-O-M-M-U-T-E or visit MTA’s web site at www.mta.ne t.

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