Update, 10:30 p.m.: Gold Line trains have resumed normal service and bus shuttles are cancelled. Repairs to the overhead power supply system have been completed. Trains will also run on a normal schedule with start of service on the morning of April 25.

Metro would like to thank all riders for their patience as repairs took place.

Update, 3:43 p.m.: Buses will continue to replace Gold Line trains between Fillmore Station and Southwest Museum Station during this afternoon’s rush hour commute. Please allow extra travel time or consider these alternate route options to bypass incident area:

Between San Gabriel Valley and Downtown LA

From Sierra Madre Villa to Downtown LA

Metro Local and Express 487

Board at Bay 2 or Bay 3

Between Northeast LA and Downtown LA

From Highland Park, Southwest Museum and Heritage Square Stations to Downtown LA

Metro Local 81 Board on southbound Figueroa St

Metro Local 83 Board on southbound Monte Vista St (Highland Park Station), southbound Marmion Way (Southwest Museum Station), southbound Pasadena Av (Heritage Square Station)



From Downtown LA to Southwest Museum, Heritage Square, Highland Park Stations

Metro Local 81 Board on northbound Hill St

Metro Local 83 Board on northbound Hill St until 1st St, then northbound Broadway



Additionally, Gold Line service will continue to run every 10 minutes between APU/Citrus and Fillmore Station and every 10 to 15 minutes between Southwest Museum and East L.A. until further notice.

Update, 10:30 a.m.: In order for crews to continue making repairs near South Pasadena Station, both tracks between Southwest Museum and Fillmore Stations are now closed.

The shuttle train is cancelled and buses are replacing service between SW Museum and Fillmore Station only.

Gold Line service will continue to run every 10 minutes between APU/Citrus and Fillmore Station and every 10 to 15 minutes between Southwest Museum and East L.A. until further notice.

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GOLD LINE: Limited service between Fillmore-SW Museum. Cross-platform transfer required at Fillmore & SW Museum; supplementary buses in service in the area https://t.co/OCcuE4V0OK pic.twitter.com/cfB8JKklX1 — Metro (@metrolosangeles) April 24, 2018

Update, 6:30 a.m.: The Gold Line is now running every 10 minutes with northbound trains traveling to Southwest Museum and turning back to East LA. Southbound trains travel to Fillmore and turn back to APU/Citrus Station in Azusa.

A shuttle train is operating approximately every 30 minutes in both directions between Southwest Museum, Highland Park, South Pasadena and Fillmore stations. Supplementary buses are also available in both directions between Southwest Museum, Highland Park, South Pasadena and Fillmore stations.

Buses will board outside of each station, except Highland Park — where riders will need to board at Figueroa/Avenue 59. Thank you for your patience as staff continues to complete emergency repairs.

For the latest service updates, be sure to follow us on Twitter @metrolaalerts or @metrolosangeles.

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UPDATE – Tuesday, April 24, 3 a.m.: Due to ongoing repair work, buses will replace trains between Fillmore Station and Southwest Museum Station when service begins on the Gold Line this morning. Please allow extra travel time or consider the alternate route options listed below to bypass incident area.

Between San Gabriel Valley and Downtown LA

From Sierra Madre Villa to Downtown LA

Metro Local and Express 487

Board at Bay 2 or Bay 3

Between Northeast LA and Downtown LA

From Highland Park, Southwest Museum and Heritage Square Stations to Downtown LA

Metro Local 81 Board on southbound Figueroa St

Metro Local 83 Board on southbound Monte Vista St (Highland Park Station), southbound Marmion Way (Southwest Museum Station), southbound Pasadena Av (Heritage Square Station)



From Downtown LA to Southwest Museum, Heritage Square, Highland Park Stations

Metro Local 81 Board on northbound Hill St

Metro Local 83 Board on northbound Hill St until 1st St, then northbound Broadway



Update, 8 p.m.: In order to allow crews to complete repair work safely, both tracks will close between Fillmore Station and Southwest Museum Station now through the close of service tonight. Bus shuttles will replace train service in this area during this time. Buses will board outside of each station, except Highland Park — where riders will need to board at Figueroa/Avenue 59.

Gold Line trains will continue to run every 20 minutes between APU/Citrus College and Fillmore Station, and between Southwest Museum and Atlantic Station.

We will provide an update before start of service tomorrow with what to expect, please check back here, at metro.net or on Twitter @metrolaalerts.

Update, 1:35 p.m.: Ongoing repairs are still underway and Gold Line service will be impacted during this afternoon’s rush hour commute. More than 100 feet of overhead wire needs to be repaired. Here are the service details:

Starting at 3 p.m. trains will run every 10 minutes with all northbound trains turning back at Southwest Museum and returning to Atlantic Station. Additionally, all southbound trips from APU/Citrus will end at Fillmore Station in Pasadena and return to APU/Citrus College Station in Azusa.

A shuttle train will run approximately every 30 minutes in both directions between Southwest Museum, Highland Park, South Pasadena and Fillmore stations.

Supplementary buses will also be available in both directions only between Southwest Museum, Highland Park, South Pasadena and Fillmore stations. Buses will board outside of each station, except Highland Park — where riders will need to board at Figueroa/Avenue 59.

There is no estimate on when normal Gold Line service will be restored. Metro thanks you for your patience as staff works to complete emergency repairs as soon as possible.

For frequent service updates, please follow us on Twitter @metrolaalerts or @metrolosangeles.

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Delayed by Gold Line this morning and need delay verification for work or school? Call Metro Customer Care at 213.922.6235. pic.twitter.com/wtgY2OoMZt — Metro (@metrolosangeles) April 23, 2018

Due to damaged overhead wires near South Pasadena Station, Gold Line trains are operating every 30 minutes and sharing the Union Station-bound track at Fillmore, South Pasadena and Highland Park Stations.

There is significant crowding on the trains and we know that this was a very tough morning commute. Metro apologizes for any inconvenience. Metro crews are on the scene. The overhead wires deliver power to the trains; the damage occurred overnight and Metro issued the first service alert at 3:27 a.m. with several following.

Supplementary buses are available at each station between Del Mar and Union Station. Shuttle stops locations are:

Del Mar Station–buses board/drop off on Raymond, nearside of Del Mar Blvd. Fillmore Station–buses board/drop off on Raymond, nearside of Fillmore St. Way South Pasadena –buses board/drop off on Mission, nearside of Meridian Ave. Highland Park–buses board/drop off on Ave 57, nearside of Marmion Way Southwest Museum–board/drop off on Marmion Way, farside Museum Dr. Heritage Square–board/drop off on Marion Way-Pasadena Ave, farside of French Ave. Lincoln Cypress–board/drop off on Ave 26, farside of Lacy St. Chinatown–board/drop off on Spring St-Alameda Ave, nearside of College St. Union Station–board/drop off at bus bay 4 or 5 Shuttle riders at Union Station will be dropped off or picked up at Bus Bay 4 and 5. Metro crews are currently on scene assessing damages to make the necessary repairs.

For frequent service updates, please follow us on Twitter @metrolaalerts or @metrolosangeles.

GOLD LINE: Every 30 min, trains share 1 track between Fillmore-Highland Pk. Supplementary buses in service from Del Mar to Union Station https://t.co/8ZCtC5MAtF pic.twitter.com/mzI5kLxtXS — Metro (@metrolosangeles) April 23, 2018

GOLD LINE: major delays expected this morning due to damaged power equipment near South Pasadena. Updates to follow. pic.twitter.com/LNvwXQIeOX — Metro Rider Alerts (@metrolaalerts) April 23, 2018

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