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Metro Committee Approves Additional Early Construction Funding for Union Station Run-Through Tracks
Link US is a huge undertaking which includes building a new bridge over and along the 101 Freeway.
February 20, 2026
Metro Board Approves Union Station Run-Through Tracks Project
Construction of the initial phase of "Link US" Union Station upgrades - including a new rail bridge over the 101 Freeway - is expected to get underway in 2026.
October 23, 2025
L.A. Union Station Run-Through Tracks Complicated By Vernon Challenge
Much needed improvements now face potential cost increases and delays over a planned relocation of a short stretch of private rail storage tracks.
October 17, 2025
New ‘Electrolink’ Report Calls For Metrolink Improvements
Californians for Electric Rail has a new report out that supports public investment to make Metrolink train service better, faster, and more competitive with car travel.
September 24, 2025
Eyes on the Street: Metro Demolition Makes Way for Union Station Run-Through Tracks
Metro is demolishing industrial buildings in order to extend tracks over the 101 Freeway. The Link US project will greatly increase the capacity and efficiency of Union Station.
July 23, 2025
Metro Updates: Ridership Keeps Growing, Construction, and More
Metro ridership has grown for 26 consecutive months, plus brief updates on Metro projects: 5 Freeway widening, 57/60 Freeway widening, 105 Freeway widening, G Line, Union Station, Southeast Gateway line, East SFV, and more
The post Metro Updates: Ridership Keeps Growing, Construction, and More appeared first on Streetsblog Los Angeles.
February 25, 2025
New Barriers in Union Station as Metro Expands “Station Experience” Interventions
New Union Station barriers cost riders a couple of seconds, not a huge deal, but they contribute to stations feeling less welcoming
The post New Barriers in Union Station as Metro Expands “Station Experience” Interventions appeared first on Streetsblog Los Angeles.
January 29, 2025
July 2024 Metro Board Meeting: Ridership Up, Security Measures, LAX, and More
LAX station will open this November. Metro will expand security measures, from TAP-to-Exit to turnstile hardening. Plus more Metro action!
July 29, 2024
Video: Fly Through the Future Of Union Station
For rainy Tuesday night viewing, watch Metro's updated Union Station explainer video.
November 4, 2015