This grinding machine was working on the Eastside extension before the opening.
Heads up Expo line patrons! This weekend from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Expo Line will be running approximately every 20 minutes due to rail grinding and urgent track-work.
Here are the detours for the stations between Expo/La Brea and Expo/Western:
– Saturday, August 10, board on the westbound (to Culver City side) of the platform
– Sunday, August 11, board on the eastbound (to DTLA Side) of the platform
This will be especially critical at the stations with side/split platforms such as Farmdale, Expo/Crenshaw, and Expo/Western. As a reminder, always check the destination head-sign of the train before boarding.
To plan the route that’s best for you, use the Metro Trip Planner.
Categories: Service Alerts, Transportation News
By the way: I am hypothesizing that the future Palms/National Expo Line station will also have side/split platforms, one on either side of the bridges, due to the narrowness of the dual track overcrossings
(Does anybody know?)
Hi Morris;
I believe that station will have a center platform. Here’s a rendering.
Steve Hymon
Editor, The Source
curious, what is rail grinding. how does it work and help maintain the rails?
Rail grinding is, simply put, smoothing out the track — means a smoother ride and less wear and tear for rail cars.
Steve Hymon
Editor, The Source
what is rail grinding and what does it accomplish? and why can’t it be done at night?