LA's Newest Rail Line: The Expo Line!
Phase 1 of Los Angeles' newest metro line had its public opening this morning, connecting Downtown LA with Culver City, hitting USC and Expo Park along the way, along with some culturally significant South LA neighborhoods like Crenshaw.
http://i.imgur.com/Ctl9vh.jpg It was really cool to see so many people out riding the train. There seems to be genuine enthusiasm about the new line, and every train was packed. LA has been expanding their metro system for awhile, but this line marks the beginning of a new era, as it extends rail into the LA's Westside for the first time since the Pacific Electric streetcar tracks were ripped out in the 1940's. The wealthier Westside has been resistant to mass transit efforts in the past and has some of LA's most congested streets. In 2016, phase 2 of the Expo line will be completed, taking the line all the way to Santa Monica, a few blocks from the beach. This should be an even larger turning point in Los Angeles' mass transit story, and will make the city feel like a much smaller place. For now though, I'm quite happy to see Expo Phase I open, and plan on using it to get to my meetings at USC, to visit the California Science Center, and to explore some bars, restaurants, and galleries in Culver City. Enjoy the photos! http://i.imgur.com/tcz10h.jpg http://i.imgur.com/NeGvAh.jpg http://i.imgur.com/TrePnh.jpg http://i.imgur.com/EM3F0h.jpg http://i.imgur.com/9KkKqh.jpg http://i.imgur.com/XIbWUh.jpg http://i.imgur.com/UkCFgh.jpg http://i.imgur.com/ZFzaWh.jpg http://i.imgur.com/mArd9h.jpg http://i.imgur.com/bBubBh.jpg http://i.imgur.com/ce82fh.jpg http://i.imgur.com/UbSGvh.jpg http://i.imgur.com/Lfp3qh.jpg |
From my place, I wonder if it will be faster than a trip to DT via bus. I live a few blocks south of Wilshire/Fairfax, and the ride to DTLA can be anywhere from 25-40 min by bus (15min by car). I suppose I will find out in 10 days!
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Congra-Choo-L.A.tions Los Angeles!
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LA is starting to resemble Mexico City a bit -- the transformation is enjoyable.
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Hurray, Los Angeles! What a handsome looking train line you've got there.
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Thanks for the photos, the rail line looks great!
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It's too bad that there is no stop right outside Staples Center/LA Live. Pico is relatively close, but not right there.
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nevertheless, congrats, LA! looks awesome, and i can't wait till it goes to the sea, as i'm sure most angelenos would agree. nice expo line poster: http://i.imgur.com/ce82fh.jpg |
Very nice pictures and newest rail line! Thanks for sharing.
I like those open air stations. Congrats and greetings from Madrid, Spain!:tup: |
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Thanks for posting these photos DD! I rode the Expo this weekend as well and it just whet the appetite... can't wait for completion of the rest of the line. Was suprised they didn't run the newer rolling stock though since this was perhaps a first impression for a lot of riders. Perhaps it is because the Blue Line and Expo Line share trains and timing determines which direction the trains take. |
When will this line start using new streetcars then...
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Wow how nice!!! It's a great time to be an Angelino :)
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Looking good! I can't wait for TODs to start getting built along this line. Also, the Purple Line subway extension from Western to La Cienega was approved recently. Does anyone know when construction will begin? How about the Crenshaw Line?
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But during the testing phase of The Expo Line there were some newer rail cars like the ones on the Green Line, and I think I even seen one of the newer cars they use on the Gold Line. So I think they are using a number of different models for now. |
Great photos and it is great to see LA's investment in transit improving mobility and creating jobs. The LA region is really starting to become connected by rail. With Phase II of the Expo Line, it will be possible to go all the way from Santa Monica to Pasadena by rail. This will be a huge improvement for the region.
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