The Expo Line extension to Santa Monica is entering the testing phase. This week marks the first time Light Rail trains traveled west of Culver City.

The 6.6 mile second phase will connect Santa Monica by rail to Downtown LA, Pasadena, San Fernando Valley, South Bay, Long Beach and dozens of points in between. With seven new stations serving diverse LA neighborhoods such as Century City, West Los Angeles, and Santa Monica, the Metro Rail system will expand to 87 stations and over 93 miles of rail to destinations across L.A. County.

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Artwork on Expo Line

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Installation of art panels along phase 2 of the Expo Line continues and now 17th Street/SMC Station is complete. The artwork for the station was created by Carmen Argote. Other stations along the route are moving forward with artwork installations — read more about it here.

More MTA Expo Line Phase 2 Santa Monica Extension Resources

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