The Metro Gold Line Eastside Extension connects East LA by rail to Downtown LA, Hollywood, Pasadena, Long Beach and dozens of points in between. With eight stations serving diverse LA neighborhoods such as the Arts District, Little Tokyo and Boyle Heights, it’s easy to skip the traffic and discover dining, entertainment, shopping and cultural attractions quickly and inexpensively.
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:
Thursday June 21, 2012
