The Metro Gold Line arrived in East LA on Nov. 15, 2009.
With eight new stations serving diverse LA neighborhoods, such as the Arts District, Little Tokyo and Boyle Heights, this eagerly awaited extension will connect the Eastside by rail to Downtown LA, Pasadena, San Fernando Valley, South Bay, Long Beach and dozens of points in between.
Metro Gold Line Eastside Extension features include:
- Six miles long
- Directly connects to existing Metro Gold Line to Pasadena without passengers having to transfer
- Eight new stations, two of which are underground
- New public artworks at stations
- Twin tunnels under Boyle Heights: 1.8 miles long
- A budget of $898 million
- Start of construction: 2004
- Grand opening: November 15, 2009
- Powered electrically with overhead catenary wires
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Gold Line Eastside Extension Overview
Last Revised:
Wednesday January 26, 2011
