LA Metro L Line Adapts Service for Infrastructure Upgrade
Metro replaces L Line trains with buses at three stations for Edison infrastructure work
Metro L Line Adds Bus Service at 3 Stations
Metro riders traveling through three L Line stations will need to board buses instead of trains during a temporary service change. The transit agency will substitute bus service for rail at South Pasadena, Highland Park, and Southwest Museum stations to accommodate infrastructure work by Southern California Edison, officials said Friday. The change affects a key stretch of the light rail line connecting downtown Los Angeles to Pasadena.
Infrastructure Work Drives Service Change
The bus substitution stems from essential infrastructure work Southern California Edison needs to perform in the area, according to Metro. Transit agencies typically coordinate with utility companies when major electrical or infrastructure projects require modifications to rail operations. Officials didn't specify what type of Edison work necessitates the service change or how long the utility project will take. Such coordination between transit systems and utility providers is standard practice when infrastructure improvements affect rail corridors.
Three Stations See Rail Service Suspended
The service modification affects South Pasadena, Highland Park, and Southwest Museum stations on the L Line. Metro will operate bus bridges to transport riders between these stations while rail service is suspended. Officials didn't provide details about bus frequency, specific boarding locations, or whether the buses will make all three stops or require transfers. The agency also hasn't said whether service at adjacent L Line stations will continue normally or if the disruption extends beyond these three locations.
Timeline Details Remain Unclear
Metro announced the service change Friday, but officials didn't specify when the bus substitutions will begin or how long they'll last. The agency typically provides advance notice before major service disruptions, though the timeline for this particular change wasn't included in available information. Officials also haven't said whether the work will affect weekday and weekend service equally or if some time periods will see normal rail operations resume.
Riders Should Plan for Longer Trips
Passengers using the affected stations should expect longer travel times during the bus substitution period. Bus bridges typically add 10 to 20 minutes to trips compared to direct rail service, though Metro hasn't provided specific estimates for this situation. Riders can check Moovit for real-time updates on L Line service and bus bridge schedules during the disruption. Officials said more details about the service change are available through Metro's communications channels.
