Ticket vending machines now working
All rail ticket vending machines back online and working again.
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Kim Upton
Some rail ticket vending machines out of service
It looks like ticket vending machines at some train stations are out of commission for the moment, while the system is being upgraded. We’ll let you know when we get more info. In the meantime, there will be short delays.
From the archives: L.A.’s first suburban line
The Main Street and Agricultural Park Railroad — seen here slicing past livery stables in (or near) downtown L.A. — was the first suburban line in Los Angeles. The company was chartered in November, 1874 and began operation in 1875 from the Southern Pacific Railroad River Station Depot on North [continue reading]
Heading east
This morning the media got its first crack at the about-to-launch Metro Gold Line Eastside Extension, with a ride from Union Station to Soto Station and — for a few who wanted to continue — all the way to the end of the line at Atlantic and Pomona boulevards. The [continue reading]
West Hollywood finds Fellini … and bus detours
Perhaps you’re new to the planet and haven’t heard of that distinctly L.A. celebration: the West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval. Be warned that it’s rather like stepping into Fellini’s “Satyricon” film. But it’s actually pretty good theater as tens of thousands of Halloween revelers — many in costume — flock to the [continue reading]
Orange Line turns four
It’s hard to believe but a scant four years ago today — on Oct. 29, 2005 — the Metro Orange Line dedicated busway opened with banners, music, a cast of politicians and cute school kids at the Burbank Station in Van Nuys. The debut linked the Metro Red Line subway [continue reading]
Normal Gold Line service restored 4:40 pm
Normal service has been restored to the Metro Gold Line. At about 1:15 p.m. an umbrella from a neighboring residence blew onto city power lines above train tracks, creating a potentially dangrous situation for the trains below. The Gold Line was closed beteen Highland Park and Southwest Museum stations for approximately [continue reading]
Gold Line now running on single track
The Gold Line is now carrying passengers again on a single track between Highland Park and Southwest Museum stations. Expect delays until regular service is restored. At about 1:15 p.m. an umbrella from a neighboring residence blew onto city power lines above train tracks, creating a potentially dangrous situation for the [continue reading]
Gold Line shut down between Highland Park and Southwest Museum stations
The Gold Line is currently shut down between Highland Park and Southwest Museum stations. At about 1:15 p.m. an umbrella from a neighboring residence blew onto city power lines above train tracks, creating a potentially dangrous situation for the trains beneath. DWP, Fire Department and Metro officials are on the scene. [continue reading]
Eastside Gold Line party time
The Edward R. Roybal Metro Gold Line Eastside Extension will open to the public Sunday, Nov. 15, with free rides from one end of the Gold Line to the other — East Los Angeles to Pasadena — and celebrations are planned along the route. On Sunday, festivities will take place [continue reading]