Gold Line update: service alerts and status of repairs
Crucial track inspection and preventative repairs have been occurring on the Pasadena Gold Line for over a month now. For those of you wondering what has been done, and how [continue reading]
Metro finds concrete cracks on Metro Gold Line Bridge abutment
During a routine investigation of Metro Gold Line bridge structures on Wednesday, March 26, Metro Operations discovered cracks in the concrete on a bridge abutment between Union Station and Little Tokyo/Arts District Station. The inspection occurred prior to the 5.1 earthquake on March 28. Metro’s Engineering & Construction and Facilities [continue reading]
Meet Me @Metro III recap
Photos by Gary Leonard If you missed Meet Me @Metro this past weekend, you have four more chances left to catch the traveling theatre spectacular. There are shows at 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. on both Saturday, September 1 and Sunday, September 2. Tickets are $20 (or whatever amount you [continue reading]
Come meet me at Metro
Instead of riding Metro to see a show, let the journey itself be the spectacle! Watts Village Theater Company is putting on their third annual Meet Me @Metro, a traveling theatre event that will be held along the Gold Line on the next two weekends. Audience members will gather [continue reading]
Update: Gold Line trains every 20 minutes to Pasadena stations; no delays in service to East Los Angeles
Update 5 a.m. Trains running every 20 minutes on Metro Gold Line in Pasadena area from Union Station to Sierra Madre Villa stations. Trains using single track between Indiana location and Allen Station to bypass stranded trains at Fillmore and Del Mar. No delays for trains serving East Los Angeles [continue reading]
Tests simulating crossing gates on the Eastside Extension of Gold Line set to begin next week
At the time the Gold Line to East Los Angeles opened in 2009, the Metro Board of Directors asked about the possibility of installing crossing gates at some intersections along the light rail corridor. Metro officials say such gates may “increase awareness” of trains for both motorists and pedestrians. On [continue reading]
Metro Rail ready to carry thousands of revelers, parade-goers and football fans to Pasadena New Year’s festivities
Video: Rain didn’t stop 2011 Tournament of Roses Queen Evanne Elizabeth Friedmann, Princess Tenaya Miyoko Senzaki and Princess Michelle Kaye Washington from an official and enthusiastic endorsement of the Metro Gold Line. The royal entourage joined with Los Angeles County Supervisor and Metro Director Michael Antonovich, Los Angeles City Councilwoman Jan [continue reading]
Lightning in downtown Los Angeles affects Eastside Gold Line service from Mariachi Plaza to Maravilla stations
A lightning strike in downtown Los Angeles a little after 2 p.m. briefly knocked out power in the Red Line Rail facility and caused a power loss from Maravilla to Mariachi stations on the Gold Line Eastside Extension. Subway service is not affected. A shuttle train is operating between Atlantic [continue reading]
Rail communique details Gold Line delays; final repairs may take up to two weeks and cause 5-minute delays
Here’s a report from Bruce Shelburne, a Rail Operations director, that explains the loss of traction power last night and the repairs underway that may continue for a couple of weeks but cause only minor delays: At 9:28 p.m. on Saturday night, the Pasadena Water and Power Department incurred a [continue reading]
Gold Line returns to normal operations; crews resolve power issue that restricted service
Gold Line trains returned to normal operations and schedule at 3 p.m. today after maintenance crews repaired a loss of traction power that de-energized tracks between Southwest Museum and Del Mar stations and delayed service on the entire Gold Line since Saturday night. Update 4 p.m.: Two additional trains were [continue reading]