1.5.1 Transit Access Pass (TAP) and fare gates.The Metro Rail system utilizes many of their former rights-of-way, and thus can be considered their indirect successor. Los Angeles had two previous rail transit systems, the Pacific Electric Red Car and Los Angeles Railway Yellow Car lines, which operated between the late 19th century and the 1960s. The system served a ridership of 344,176 on an average weekday in 2018.

It has been extended significantly since that time and several further extensions are either in the works or being considered. Metro Rail is owned and operated by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) and started service in 1990. It connects with the Metro Busway bus rapid transit system (the G and J lines) and also with the Metrolink commuter rail system. It consists of six lines, including two subway ( heavy rail rapid transit) lines (the B and D lines) and four light rail lines (the A, C, L and E lines) serving 93 stations.

The Los Angeles Metro Rail is an urban rail transportation system serving Los Angeles County, California, United States. Template:Short description Template:Use mdy dates Template:Infobox public transit

Metro gold line