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[[Los Angeles Metro Rail|Metro Rail]] {{MTAlines|blue|y}} (formerly Blue Line) is the first modern urban [[light rail]] line in Los Angeles region after the closure of Pacific Electric back in the 1950s. It follows most of the original PE corridor between [[Downtown LA]] and [[Long Beach]]. This line has more riders than any other light rail lines in California.
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[[Los Angeles Metro Rail|Metro Rail]] {{#set:Rdisplay={{MTAlines|a|y}}}}{{MTAlines|a|y}} (formerly Blue Line) is the first modern urban [[light rail]] line in Los Angeles region after the closure of Pacific Electric back in the 1950s. It follows most of the original PE corridor between [[Downtown LA]] and [[Long Beach]]. In 2023, after completion of the Regional Connector project, the A line continues to Azusa replacing the Metro Gold Line, forming a nearly 50 mile direct service from the foothill of San Gabriel Mountains to the Pacific Ocean.
  
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Blue line trains run every 5-6 minutes during weekday peak hours, every 12 minutes midday, and every 20 minutes from about 8pm to around midnight. Service is extended to about 2am on Friday and Saturday nights. Weekend daytime service runs about every 12 minutes. This line uses [[Proof of payment]] fare system.  
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Blue line trains run every 8 minutes during weekday peak hours, every 10 minutes midday, and every 20 minutes from about 8pm to around midnight. This line uses [[Proof of payment]] fare system with validated [[TAP]] cards. Many stations have faregates that require a TAP card to open.  
  
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At 7th Street/Metro Center in downtown, it connects with Metro {{MTAlines|red|y}} and {{MTAlines|purple|y}}. At Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Station, it connects with Metro {{MTAlines|green|y}} line. The Blue line shares stations with the {{MTAlines|expo|y}} at 7th Street/Metro Center and Pico stations.
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At 7th Street/Metro Center in downtown, it connects with Metro {{MTAlines|red|y}} and {{MTAlines|purple|y}}. At Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Station, it connects with Metro {{MTAlines|green|y}} line. The A line shares stations with the {{MTAlines|e|y}} in Downtown Los Angeles. The A line connects with Metrolink and Amtrak at [[Los Angeles Union Station]].
  
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After a system renovation in 2019 the Blue Line has been renamed as "A" line (while retaining blue color for symbol) to align with new naming policy as more lines are being added onto the system and the system is running out of core colors.
 
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Latest revision as of 01:42, 17 April 2024

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Azusa - Downtown LA - Long Beach
Map and schedule
7 days a week. Holiday service varies.

Metro Rail A Line (formerly Blue Line) is the first modern urban light rail line in Los Angeles region after the closure of Pacific Electric back in the 1950s. It follows most of the original PE corridor between Downtown LA and Long Beach. In 2023, after completion of the Regional Connector project, the A line continues to Azusa replacing the Metro Gold Line, forming a nearly 50 mile direct service from the foothill of San Gabriel Mountains to the Pacific Ocean.

Blue line trains run every 8 minutes during weekday peak hours, every 10 minutes midday, and every 20 minutes from about 8pm to around midnight. This line uses Proof of payment fare system with validated TAP cards. Many stations have faregates that require a TAP card to open.

At 7th Street/Metro Center in downtown, it connects with Metro B Line and D Line. At Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Station, it connects with Metro C Line line. The A line shares stations with the E Line in Downtown Los Angeles. The A line connects with Metrolink and Amtrak at Los Angeles Union Station.

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