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Metro Rail is a rail network serving parts of Los Angeles County. The system is consisted of two subway lines and three light rail lines. The fares and fare payment methods are the same for all rail services.
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Metro Rail is a urban rail network operated by [[Los Angeles Metro]] serving parts of Los Angeles County. The system is consisted of two subway lines and four light rail lines. The fares and fare payment methods are the same for all rail services.
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Metro Rail connects with various bus systems in LA County along with [[Metrolink]] regional rail.
  
 
==Train service==
 
==Train service==
Station information: {{Railstationselect|LA Metro Rail stations}}
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Station information:  
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{{Railstationselect|LA Metro Rail stations}}
  
The system is consisted of five lines
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The system is consisted of six lines
  
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: {{MTAlines|a|y}} - Azusa - Downtown LA - Long Beach
 
: {{MTAlines|red|y}} - Union Station - North Hollywood
 
: {{MTAlines|red|y}} - Union Station - North Hollywood
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: {{MTAlines|green|y}} - Norwalk - El Segundo
 
: {{MTAlines|purple|y}} - Union Station - Wilshire/Western
 
: {{MTAlines|purple|y}} - Union Station - Wilshire/Western
: {{MTAlines|blue|y}} - 7th Street/Metro - Long Beach
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: {{MTAlines|e|y}} - East LA - Santa Monica
: {{MTAlines|green|y}} - Norwalk - El Segundo
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: {{MTAlines|k|y}} - Expo/Crenshaw - Westchester/Veterans
: {{MTAlines|gold|y}} - Pasadena - East Los Angeles
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Although not a rail service, {{MTAlines|orange|y}} busway service also has the same fare payment method and has service quality similar to other Metro Rail lines.
 
Although not a rail service, {{MTAlines|orange|y}} busway service also has the same fare payment method and has service quality similar to other Metro Rail lines.
  
 
==Map==
 
==Map==
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==How to take Metro Rail==
 
==How to take Metro Rail==
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===Riding Metro Rail===
 
===Riding Metro Rail===
Before you board the Metro Rail, you need to buy a [[Los Angeles Metro fares|ticket or pass]] from a [[Los Angeles Metro ticket machine|ticket machine]] (located at every station). Metro Rail is a [[proof of payment]] system and riders must have a valid or pass while onboard the train or on the platform. Many stations now have faregates and proof of payment is required past the faregates.
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First time riders must purchase a reusable [[TAP]] card with a [[Los Angeles Metro fares|fare]] from the [[Los Angeles Metro ticket machine|ticket machine]]. All riders must pass through the turnstile (at most elevated or underground stations) or validator (at most surface stations) with a valid TAP card or [[TAP-enabled ticket/transfer]] and keep the card or ticket for the duration of the ride. Ticket inspectors may [[proof of payment|check rider for valid card or ticket]] anywhere within the paid area of the rail system.
  
Riders with passes on their [[TAP]] cards need to validate the cards at a reader or faregate each time before boarding the train, even when transferring. Failure to do with is subject to citation.
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When transferring between rail lines (except between Red and Purple Lines), riders will need to "tap" the card or ticket at a validator or turnstile before boarding the connecting train. Failure to do with is subject to citation.
  
'''One way tickets''' on Metro Rail are good for one-way travel on a single line only (valid for 2 hours). A trip that involves a transfer (say between Blue and Green) will require another one way ticket. It is more convenient to buy a day pass instead (which is also good on Metro's buses, although it cannot be purchased on buses with cash.)
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One way riders on Metro Rail (as well as the bus system for riders with TAP card) can transfer to other Metro Rail and most bus lines free within a two hour period.
  
 
On the platform, board the train that goes to your station. The headsign on the vehicle will show the destination. On the train, announcements will be made for the next station.
 
On the platform, board the train that goes to your station. The headsign on the vehicle will show the destination. On the train, announcements will be made for the next station.
  
 
===Bicycles===
 
===Bicycles===
Bicycles can be taken aboard the Metro Rail during most hours on all cars with no additional fare. There's no bike rack onboard. Riders must hold onto the bike and not to block doors and aisles.
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Bicycles can be taken aboard the Metro Rail at all times with no additional fare. There's no bike rack onboard. Cyclists should enter at doors marked with a bike symbol. If the train is full, cyclists should wait for the next train.
  
====Restrictions====
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Bicycles are not permitted in the area behind the operator cab in the leading car.
Apply in commute directions only as listed below.
 
 
 
Weekday morning 6:30am - 8:30am:
 
* Blue Line - Long Beach to 7th/Metro
 
* Gold Line - Sierra Madre Ville to Union Station, Atlantic to Union Station
 
* Green Line - Norwalk to Redondo Beach
 
* Red Line - Union Station to Wilshire/Vermont, Wilshire/Vermont to Union Station
 
 
 
Weekday afternoon 4:30pm - 6:30pm:
 
* Blue Line - 7th/Metro to Long Beach
 
* Gold Line - Union Station to Sierra Madre Ville, Union Station to Atlantic
 
* Green Line - Redondo Beach to Norwalk
 
* Red Line - Union Station to Wilshire/Vermont, Wilshire/Vermont to Union Station
 
 
 
Folding bikes are permitted on trains at any time if folded.
 
  
 
==Disabled access==
 
==Disabled access==
 
Metro Rail is 100% accessible and has level boarding for all trains at all stops. All stations have either ramp and/or elevator to provide access to the platforms from the streets. If the elevator is out of service, disabled riders can take a bus free to the next station.
 
Metro Rail is 100% accessible and has level boarding for all trains at all stops. All stations have either ramp and/or elevator to provide access to the platforms from the streets. If the elevator is out of service, disabled riders can take a bus free to the next station.
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Senior and disabled riders can purchase a one way discounted fare from ticket machines at stations (a regular [[TAP]] card will be given). A special [[TAP]] card is required to purchase multi-ride discounted passes.
  
 
{{LA Metro}}
 
{{LA Metro}}
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Latest revision as of 23:15, 24 March 2024

Metro Rail is a urban rail network operated by Los Angeles Metro serving parts of Los Angeles County. The system is consisted of two subway lines and four light rail lines. The fares and fare payment methods are the same for all rail services.

Metro Rail connects with various bus systems in LA County along with Metrolink regional rail.

Train service

Station information:

Select station

The system is consisted of six lines

A Line - Azusa - Downtown LA - Long Beach
B Line - Union Station - North Hollywood
C Line - Norwalk - El Segundo
D Line - Union Station - Wilshire/Western
E Line - East LA - Santa Monica
K Line - Expo/Crenshaw - Westchester/Veterans

Although not a rail service, G Line busway service also has the same fare payment method and has service quality similar to other Metro Rail lines.

Map

How to take Metro Rail

Plan your trip

Select a station through the map above for access and parking information on individual stations.

Riding Metro Rail

First time riders must purchase a reusable TAP card with a fare from the ticket machine. All riders must pass through the turnstile (at most elevated or underground stations) or validator (at most surface stations) with a valid TAP card or TAP-enabled ticket/transfer and keep the card or ticket for the duration of the ride. Ticket inspectors may check rider for valid card or ticket anywhere within the paid area of the rail system.

When transferring between rail lines (except between Red and Purple Lines), riders will need to "tap" the card or ticket at a validator or turnstile before boarding the connecting train. Failure to do with is subject to citation.

One way riders on Metro Rail (as well as the bus system for riders with TAP card) can transfer to other Metro Rail and most bus lines free within a two hour period.

On the platform, board the train that goes to your station. The headsign on the vehicle will show the destination. On the train, announcements will be made for the next station.

Bicycles

Bicycles can be taken aboard the Metro Rail at all times with no additional fare. There's no bike rack onboard. Cyclists should enter at doors marked with a bike symbol. If the train is full, cyclists should wait for the next train.

Bicycles are not permitted in the area behind the operator cab in the leading car.

Disabled access

Metro Rail is 100% accessible and has level boarding for all trains at all stops. All stations have either ramp and/or elevator to provide access to the platforms from the streets. If the elevator is out of service, disabled riders can take a bus free to the next station.

Senior and disabled riders can purchase a one way discounted fare from ticket machines at stations (a regular TAP card will be given). A special TAP card is required to purchase multi-ride discounted passes.