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Tunneling machines for Purple Line Extension given names and artwork

by Dave Sotero , April 25, 2018

Introducing the new tunnel boring machines, Elsie and Soyeon! They're named after incredible pioneering women in STEM and they’re getting to work expanding the Metro Purple Line west under Wilshire! [continue reading]

Purple Line Extension tunneling machine art and naming contest announced

by Lucia Phan , September 5, 2017

Metro is inviting students from kindergarten through 12th grade to participate in an art and naming contest for the two Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) that will dig the twin subway tunnels to connect three underground stations of Section 1 of the Purple Line Extension. The contest is divided into two [continue reading]

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Tunneling machines for Purple Line Extension given names and artwork

Purple Line Extension tunneling machine art and naming contest announced