The new Los Angeles Gold Line is the latest addition to MTA's Metro Rail lines. It is scheduled to open on July 26. The line has been complete now for several months, and final preparations are underway to finish the stations and familiarize the operators with the line. The Gold Line runs from Los Angeles Union Station to Pasadena, using the old Santa Fe Second Subdivision right of way for most of the way. There are 12 stations on the line, each uniquely designed for its area. The top speed on the line is 55mph, and it uses the same light rail trolleys as the Green Line and Blue Line. I toured the new Gold Line on July 9 with some members of the Los Angeles Railway Heritage Foundation. You can see data sheet on the Siemens light rail vehicles used on the line. So hop on, grab a seat, and enjoy this virtual tour of LA's newest rail line.
This is the maintenance facility along the LA River where the cars are stored and repaired.
This is the beginning of the line at LA Union Station.
The first stop after Union Station is Chinatown. Construction on this station is nearly complete.
The maintenance facility as seen from the elevated mainline along the LA River.
The interior of a band new Siemens trolley car.
This is the tunnel underneath Figeroa Blvd.
The speed limit on the street running portion is 20mph.
