LA Metro Strengthens C Line Power Infrastructure
Metro C Line reduces train frequency to 20 minutes for two-week power system upgrade
C Line Cuts Train Frequency for Power Work
Metro's C Line will run less frequently for two weeks as crews upgrade power systems along the rail corridor. Starting February 26, trains between Norwalk and Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Station will operate every 20 minutes instead of the regular schedule during daytime hours, transit officials said. The service modifications continue through March 11 to allow safe completion of infrastructure work.
Power Infrastructure Upgrades Drive Schedule Changes
The temporary service adjustments are necessary for crews to upgrade electrical systems that power C Line trains, according to the transit agency. Metro typically conducts such infrastructure maintenance during periods when service modifications can be implemented with advance notice to riders. The work focuses on the eastern portion of the line between Norwalk and Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Station. Transit agencies regularly update power systems to maintain reliability and support long-term operations, though officials didn't provide specific details about the scope of electrical upgrades planned for this project.
Service Frequency Varies by Line Segment
From 4 am to 9 pm daily during the maintenance period, C Line trains will run every 20 minutes between Norwalk and Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Station. Service between LAX/Metro Transit Center and Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Station will maintain 10-minute intervals during the same hours, officials said. The reduced frequency applies only to the eastern segment where power system work is taking place. Officials didn't specify train frequencies outside the 4 am to 9 pm window or whether late-night and early-morning service will operate on regular schedules.
Two-Week Timeline Set for Infrastructure Work
The service modifications begin February 26 and continue through March 11, spanning 14 days of maintenance activity. Metro announced the changes through official social media channels, giving riders advance notice to plan alternative travel arrangements. Officials said the two-week timeline allows crews to complete necessary power system upgrades, though they didn't provide details about whether work might extend beyond March 11 if complications arise.
Riders Should Plan for Longer Wait Times
Passengers traveling on the C Line's eastern segment should expect longer waits between trains during the maintenance period. Regular commuters who rely on the Norwalk to Willowbrook/Rosa Parks segment during daytime hours may want to allow extra travel time or consider alternative routes if available. Moovit provides real-time updates for Metro C Line service, helping riders track train arrivals and plan trips during the temporary schedule changes.
