Meahwhile for those on AP who actually like trains, and want to take a free train rides....
For those folks who come to AP because you actually like trains...
The LACMTA's Regional Connector connecting the Gold Line to Expo and Long Beach is "finally" done, and will actually open June 16, with free rides on the system all weekend.... Free rides on the old ATSF 2nd District, and on the original Los Angeles and Independence Railway to Santa Monica...
Expect a very welcomed increase in security and "real" police and sheriff's on the trains, though. As the loonier left wing fringe of the so-called "transit advocates" are all on Twitter this week, whining, ranting, and otherwise complaining about the police actually being on the trains over last the week, checking fares and making it uncomforatable for criminals...
Railway Age on the opening of the Regional LRT Connector in LA...
KTLA Story on Regional Connector Opening Date