Los Angeles Metro Gold Line - Time Lapse Tour

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  • Опубліковано 19 сер 2024
  • The complete Los Angeles Metro Gold Line in a little over three minutes of time lapse footage from the cab of a train. Shot in Spring, 2011. Music is L'Arlisienne - Suite No. 2, IV: Farandole by Georges Bizet

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  • @alexanderbanos8125
    @alexanderbanos8125 Рік тому +10

    R.I.P. Metro L Line (Gold) 2003-2023. As of today, the Metro L Line (Gold) no longer exists all due to the Regional Connector now existing. From Atlantic station in East LA to Little Tokyo (1:12), that segment of the L Line is now part of the new E Line (Expo/Gold). From Little Tokyo (1:16) to APU/Citrus College station in Azusa (Gold Line's northern terminus was at Sierra Madre Villa station in Pasadena back then in video), that segment of the L Line is now part of the A Line (Blue), now also known as the original "Pasadena Blue Line". 1:11-1:14 The original 2009 built Little Tokyo/Arts District station no longer exists since 2020. It is now an underground station of the same old name served by the new A and E lines as one of the three new RC stations.

  • @Robloxvideos4837
    @Robloxvideos4837 Рік тому +8

    Please note at 0:54 that Pico/Aliso station is the last stop of East los angeles. As of 2023, The gold line now uses one car on East Los angeles to Pico/Aliso. The cars that are curretly used on East Los angeles is The KInkishary P3010. Union station is currently the Last stop From azuza. The cars that are curreltly used are the P3010 and the P2550.

    • @danill4381
      @danill4381 11 місяців тому +1

      what happened to the p2000s

    • @lacountytransitrailfan
      @lacountytransitrailfan 5 місяців тому +1

      @@danill4381they’re still in Alstom for refurbishment. They’ll operate on the blue line but they’re also possibly going to be on Expo line

  • @jsoe81657
    @jsoe81657 6 років тому +17

    For those who aren't aware, the gold line back then only went from Sierra Madre (Pasadena station next to Best Buy and the 210) to Chinatown. They didn't add the extension until a few years ago. If you wanted to go to Little Tokyo, you'd have to walk from Union Station to 1st Street

  • @tyrese3745
    @tyrese3745 Рік тому +4

    Tomorrow marks the last full service day of the fractured L (Gold) Line. By fractured, I mean the sections that run from Azusa to Union Station and from Pico/Aliso to Atlantic in East L.A.
    The Metro 1990s vision of the “Pasadena Blue Line” becomes a reality this Friday at 12 Noon PST when the A Line officially takes over the Foothill Extension, linking it to the existing line between 7th Street and Downtown Long Beach.
    Likewise, the E (Expo) Line will utilize the Pico/Aliso-Atlantic branch (the latter becoming the new eastern terminus).

  • @ethansalazar8283
    @ethansalazar8283 5 років тому +24

    The music goes so well with this. From 2:07 and forward it's literally in sync with the crossings bridge curves etc.

    • @swbaker8
      @swbaker8 3 роки тому +3

      Literally the best music choice ever

    • @losangelesrailway3505
      @losangelesrailway3505 2 роки тому +3

      It also goes well with the power lines passing by

    • @AlexisKasperavicius
      @AlexisKasperavicius  Рік тому +1

      Took a bit of time to find a piece that worked, but the first time I synced it up it just fit so perfectly. Not sure what happened there, but a happy coincidence!

  • @dcplayz6302
    @dcplayz6302 3 роки тому +18

    Please note at 1:14, Little Tokyo/Arts District station is permanently closed in October 2020 due to the construction of the regional connector and the Gold Line (L line) will merge with the Blue (A line) and Expo (E line) once the regional connector is complete. The new and current station will not be on the street, it will be underground. Please make a timelapse of this line once the regional Connector is complete!
    Stay Gold, L line.

    • @alexanderbanos8125
      @alexanderbanos8125 Рік тому +4

      The L Line (Gold) will no longer exist once the Regional Connector is complete. The L Line will be broken into two segments as extensions of the existing A (Blue) and E (Expo) lines. The Union Station to APU/Citrus College (Azusa) segment will be part of the A Line while the Pico/Aliso to Atlantic (East Los Angeles) segment will be part of the E Line. Therefore it would have to be A Line from Long Beach to Azusa and E Line (with gold color) from East Los Angeles to Santa Monica both time lapse.

  • @Xomanowar99
    @Xomanowar99 12 років тому +18

    More trains, more buses, more riders, more density, more sense of community.

    • @nativegerry335
      @nativegerry335 Рік тому +1

      How much is the cost of construction for the entire system compared to one exclusively on an elevated right of way

  • @007Environment
    @007Environment 11 років тому +6

    Good one! I've rode the Gold Line before. The music in the background is called Farandole. I remembered having that song as one of the pieces in orchestra when I took that class and I did not quite favor the teacher. When I rode the Gold Line, I found it so scenic looking all over.

  • @redcomusic
    @redcomusic 3 роки тому +7

    Perhaps the only light rail line in the system (maybe even the country! Or world!) where you can experience multiple track types: at-grade crossable, at-grade median, subway, existing right-of-way, elevated and highway median.

    • @alexanderbanos8125
      @alexanderbanos8125 Рік тому

      Now the A Line (Blue) (to and from Long Beach and Azusa) is now known as the only light rail line in LA Metro's rail system to experience multiple track types:
      1. At-grade running with signalized railroad crossings (some wholly owned by LA Metro, others jointly owned with Union Pacific Railroad and BNSF Railway).
      2. At-grade running within street medians.
      3. Underground running.
      4. Elevated running.
      5. Freeway median running.
      6. Running on former rights-of-way of Pacific Electric Railway's Long Beach Line and ATSF Railway's Pasadena Subdivision.
      And now the A Line is also now known as the longest light rail line in the USA and the world, running up to 48 miles.

  • @YourNewBuddy
    @YourNewBuddy 9 років тому +20

    Oh man, this movie is SO RAD! Great choice of music for an amazing journey. Thank you so much for making my favorite documentary!

  • @themoviedealers
    @themoviedealers 6 років тому +7

    You might want to wait for a redo until the Regional Connector opens; the lines will be completely re-routed. This is a good archival presentation of the line during this period of time.

  • @tyrese3745
    @tyrese3745 Рік тому +2

    1:10 This is where the newly updated E train will enter the second underground portal to the brand-new Little Tokyo Station (as part of the Metro’s newest Regional Connector project which includes Historic Broadway and Grand Avenue Arts/Bunker Hill stations) on its way westward towards Santa Monica.

  • @AlexisKasperavicius
    @AlexisKasperavicius  12 років тому +3

    Not any more. The old bridge has been removed and a new one is being constructed. The line is being extended in 2 more phases. Also, it will eventually split - this service will continue from East LA, but at LIttle Tokyo will travel through downtown and continue to Santa Monica. The Pasadena portion will go south to Long Beach.

  • @CharlieND
    @CharlieND Рік тому +3

    It's crazy how much has changed since this video was released. Now the gold line doesn't even exist.

  • @luismanuelrevilla9773
    @luismanuelrevilla9773 5 місяців тому +3

    0:00 Intro
    0:03 Atlantic
    0:09 East LA Civic Center
    0:16 Maravilla
    0:31 Indiana
    0:44 Soto
    0:50 Mariachi Plaza
    0:54 Pico/Aliso
    1:10 Little Tokyo/Arts District Station
    1:23 Union Station
    1:32 Chinatown
    1:41 Lyncoln Cypress
    1:47 Heritage Square
    1:53 Southwest Museum
    2:06 Highland Park
    2:21 Mission
    2:32 Fillmore
    2:38 Del Mar
    2:44 Memorial Park
    2:51 Lake Station
    2:57 Allen
    3:09 Sierra Madre
    3:11 Outro

  • @tyrese3745
    @tyrese3745 Рік тому +3

    Guys, would you believe that when the Regional Connector opens this coming summer, the A Line, which will take over the Foothill section of the soon-to-be decommissioned L Line proper, will have become the longest light rail line in the world? This will surpass the 42 mile-long (68 kg), 138 year old Coast Tram in Belgium. I hope this makes it into the Guinness World Records.

  • @TheVideoEditorGuy6579
    @TheVideoEditorGuy6579 5 років тому +4

    Recreate this footage when Regional Connector opens. Although the L Line between Little Tokyo and East LA will become the part of E Line’s extension. While A Line will take over the L from Little Tokyo and Azusa (Soon to be Montclair).

  • @RollerSCoaster17
    @RollerSCoaster17 2 роки тому +4

    The music sounds so cool!! And the train itself I would ride. So cool!

  • @Zigazgman1
    @Zigazgman1 11 років тому +4

    Always fun riding the Gold Line!

  • @rodin9075
    @rodin9075 3 роки тому +3

    I hope there will be another Metro Foothill Line Extension from Ontario Airport to San Bernardino after Glendora to Montclair

  • @danitovalle
    @danitovalle 9 років тому +8

    This fascinates me.. wish we had something like this in San Diego

    • @hectora7479
      @hectora7479 7 років тому +8

      Lowk_ don't you guys have the San Diego trolley.

    • @code3_cali563
      @code3_cali563 4 роки тому +2

      @@hectora7479 Yes

  • @Xomanowar99
    @Xomanowar99 12 років тому +3

    Once the regional connector gets built, the gold, expo, and blue lines will be heavily used. Trains will run more often and trains will be more crowded causing a greater demand for rail and bus service. At grade street running if or the trains should be avoided at all costs.

  • @emvvehicles_8
    @emvvehicles_8 6 місяців тому +2

    Crazy the East LA section is now the Expo Line and the Pasadena and Azusa section is now the Blue Line

  • @FPVsean
    @FPVsean 12 років тому +2

    Ahhh so this is what's in GTA V. There's a tram line in the trailer with the overhead wires and columns like here. Good stuff!

  • @ChrisLoos1
    @ChrisLoos1 12 років тому +2

    MOAR! Now do Expo!

  • @tntmaster1104
    @tntmaster1104 3 роки тому +2

    I know that most of these comments are older than other comments but, Just to let Y'all know that by 2022 (a year from now) the Metro L line (Gold line) will cease to exist for a short period of time and be replaced by the Metro A line (Blue line) from Downtown Long Beach to Azusa (also known as the Blue line Extension) and the E line (Expo line) will replace the South part of the L line (Gold line) from Downtown Santa Monica to in Downtown East LA (Just like the Blue line this will be known as the Expo line Extension) Also this will probably get a remake

  • @Wingnutcaseman
    @Wingnutcaseman 13 років тому +2

    Great preview, as I will be riding the entire Gold Line when I visit LA later this week. :)

  • @laurahodges2486
    @laurahodges2486 11 років тому +8

    And they say we don't have good public transportation in L.A. It's a great system!

    • @Absolute_Zero7
      @Absolute_Zero7 3 роки тому +2

      For a city of its size, LRT is quite underwhelming, especially compared to the systems of smaller cities like Vancouver.

  • @noahshelly2311
    @noahshelly2311 2 роки тому +2

    Cool metro line

  • @Sebastián8844
    @Sebastián8844 12 років тому +3

    Very cool tram ride!

  • @luisalbertoolverarivera8354
    @luisalbertoolverarivera8354 8 років тому +3

    the last part from lake station to sierra madre station was used for the scenes from the film "speed"

    • @CharlieND
      @CharlieND 8 років тому +2

      Wow... you learn something new every day.

  • @360Sebastian360
    @360Sebastian360 11 років тому +4

    It looks cool the timelapse on the tunnel, it seems as if ypu are going backwards at some parts.. You can see how badly the eastside line meeds signal preemption, with all those stops that are as long as waiting at a station.

  • @wsgut123
    @wsgut123 12 років тому +22

    it would be cool if the metro is this fast

    • @ericviet06
      @ericviet06 4 роки тому +2

      Yeah.... If the metro traveled at an average of 590 mph...

    • @dinostudios6579
      @dinostudios6579 3 роки тому

      Zoom

    • @trainrover
      @trainrover Рік тому

      and weren't held up by stop lights either...even our automated sightseeing overground the Expo Express had been protected better:
      • ua-cam.com/video/RFmAyzt4XFc/v-deo.html
      • ua-cam.com/video/60BHKecm_aQ/v-deo.html
      • ua-cam.com/video/60BHKecm_aQ/v-deo.html 🍸💋

  • @karoslif
    @karoslif 12 років тому +2

    i vote for crossing gates at ALL intersections for goldline and expoline.

  • @theghostofmrcow1985
    @theghostofmrcow1985 Рік тому +3

    R.i.p gold line.2003-2023😥😥😥🟡🟡🟡

  • @1979RoadFan
    @1979RoadFan 13 років тому +4

    I have always enjoyed using LA public transit. Going through South Central on the Blue Line has not been my favorite though...

  • @osagiee.guobadia-secondytc4624
    @osagiee.guobadia-secondytc4624 2 роки тому +3

    To me, the METRO rail train in LA look almost like the MTA LIRR, outside of NY. 😀

  • @The_Poro_King
    @The_Poro_King Рік тому +2

    Remember there was a slow down pace version of this video and it got removed due to copyright

  • @expresswayjess
    @expresswayjess 12 років тому +2

    It sure looks like people were beating down the doors to jump on.

  • @TheManny717
    @TheManny717 12 років тому +4

    pretty soon, u're gonna hav to do that again. that's b/c the Gold Line Foothill extension is under construction rite now. can't wait for that :D

  • @DarPower1
    @DarPower1 13 років тому +2

    Our Muni Metro Train in San Francisco looks kinda like that. Except more grey, less letters on the train, some red, and in all honesty it looks a whole lot better. Its like the best looking train in the country. However its not the most reliable at times.

  • @Robloxvideos4837
    @Robloxvideos4837 Рік тому +1

    Please note at 3:09 Sierra madre is No longer the last stop of the gold and the final stop is now azuza.

  • @wollin20
    @wollin20 13 років тому +8

    Wonderful video, which offered me a nice free virtual ride through LA! Anyway, this also shows that driving is far faster than using this metro line: At full speed, a suburban metro should always be faster than cars to compensate 1) The fact that urban transportation is not door to door and 2) the necessary stops. Not to mention the rail network is so limited that it is mostly limited to the very poor, who can't afford a car, and the extreme ecological aware people who love to cycle and walk.

  • @PDXLibertarian
    @PDXLibertarian Рік тому +1

    The East LA Segment was supposed to be an underground continuation of the Red Line.

  • @Robloxvideos4837
    @Robloxvideos4837 Рік тому +2

    As of 2012 1:54 The siemines P2000 has been removed from the gold line and curretly operates on the Blue, Green and expo lines.

    • @theghostofmrcow1985
      @theghostofmrcow1985 Рік тому +1

      They will be back in the gold line tracks once the regional connector is finished.

    • @Ploryandyoopfan
      @Ploryandyoopfan Місяць тому

      They removed the Siemens p2000 from the e line side

  • @tanner293
    @tanner293 11 років тому +1

    very nice video

  • @victorsilva5150
    @victorsilva5150 5 років тому +1

    At the, mission / meridian xing, to the upper left is were they filmed the scene as Laurie and her friend meet the friends father the Sheriff after smoking weed from the movie Halloween.

  • @littlewishy6432
    @littlewishy6432 4 роки тому +1

    Great choice of music

  • @denny906
    @denny906 13 років тому +3

    From East Los Angeles to Pasadena

  • @DoctorTechyt
    @DoctorTechyt 6 років тому +3

    I love this video!!! And i love metro Los Angeles

  • @brianxyz
    @brianxyz 12 років тому +4

    I'm really surprised the train doesn't have the ability to automatically trigger a green light for itself at the at grade intersections. Also, are there no crossing arms to warn drivers and pedestrians that a train is coming?

  • @ericcavalheiro
    @ericcavalheiro 8 років тому +13

    GTA V is smaller then i thought

  • @davidnissim9203
    @davidnissim9203 5 років тому +2

    Do another time lapse of this line when the Regional Connector tunnel opens. This line will run from the Eastside to the Santa Monica Pier.

  • @fridaynighthikes
    @fridaynighthikes 6 років тому +1

    Forget the Hyperloop, this one leaps to Hyperspace.

  • @Ferryman-uj1vi
    @Ferryman-uj1vi 7 років тому +35

    Could you do a remake of this with the Azusa extension? It is ok if you don't. No pressure.

    • @AlexisKasperavicius
      @AlexisKasperavicius  7 років тому +11

      The original video was shot by an operator, so I will have to find one to do it again. Will post here if it happens.

    • @jebus_bz
      @jebus_bz 6 років тому +4

      Ferryman2652 c 9997^^^6^;(((9&^5@@♡♡♥♥♥♥♥♡¤¤¤¤¤¡♡♡♡{`{{{

    • @calpeninsularailfan
      @calpeninsularailfan 4 роки тому +2

      @@jebus_bz HEY! WAKE UP! STOP SLEEPING ON YOUR KEYBOARD!

    • @danielvargas3827
      @danielvargas3827 4 роки тому +1

      @@calpeninsularailfan lol

    • @IEJ7654321
      @IEJ7654321 4 роки тому +3

      Then he has to do it again with the Claremont extension.

  • @fixitAlchemist
    @fixitAlchemist 11 років тому +3

    Thank you for the video. i love the gold line!

  • @kclite
    @kclite 12 років тому +2

    from the end of the video there is an old bridge that crosses the 210 freeway but its not there but the old railroad tracks are still there that goes more longer right ????

  • @peabody1976
    @peabody1976 8 років тому +3

    Really neat video! I hope you will do another after March 5 when the extension to Azusa/Citrus is finally opened!

  • @hectora7479
    @hectora7479 7 років тому +5

    I've never been to or have anything to do with L.A but this is a really cool video

  • @TheIceman567
    @TheIceman567 11 років тому +5

    Nah dude in the states we just call it a "Tram".

  • @Staszu13
    @Staszu13 5 років тому +1

    Received message via Bizet record. Number 2's instability confirmed.

  • @manfredi3692
    @manfredi3692 12 років тому +1

    Beautiful video!

  • @andrewfyip
    @andrewfyip 11 років тому +1

    great video!

  • @moxigeren50gabe23
    @moxigeren50gabe23 8 років тому +2

    Nice clasical music

  • @Videogenius7
    @Videogenius7 11 років тому +2

    Thats my ride home from school! ;)

  • @JollyRodders
    @JollyRodders 13 років тому +3

    Nice - Does this line follow any of the old Pacific Electric routes?

    • @fluffysaffron5719
      @fluffysaffron5719 5 років тому +2

      I know this comment is old, but: The section that goes from Lincoln/Cypress to Memorial Park does. East of that, I think the Arcadia and APU/Citrus College stations are near old Pacific Electric stations, but the train doesn't follow PE routes. Although once the extension to Montclair opens, parts of it may run along PE routes again, or very close to them, since it's going to parallel Metrolink and Metrolink is very close to/overlaps with the old PE route in places.

    • @tntmaster1104
      @tntmaster1104 3 роки тому +1

      Oh Just to let You know that by 2022 (a year from now) the Metro L line (Gold line) will cease to exist for a short period of time and be replaced by the Metro A line (Blue line) from Downtown Long Beach to Azusa (also known as the Blue line Extension) and the E line (Expo line) will replace the South part of the L line (Gold line) from Downtown Santa Monica to in Downtown East LA (Just like the Blue line this will be known as the Expo line Extension)

  • @kathydavid3842
    @kathydavid3842 11 місяців тому +3

    Who misses the old Little Tokyo😢

  • @Lukelr
    @Lukelr 12 років тому +3

    WOW. Welcome to the 21st Century LA! Light rail finally hits the big time.

  • @kclite
    @kclite 12 років тому +1

    kool thanks

  • @sebastiankunz7758
    @sebastiankunz7758 11 років тому +2

    very fantastic video.
    Thanks!

  • @ScottInFlorida
    @ScottInFlorida 11 років тому +1

    That was really fun. Great video.

  • @ariananava436
    @ariananava436 6 місяців тому +2

    The lol was just about the time he said he would get the chance for a second round exit and he said no but I think it’s gonna be good 1:22

  • @Robloxvideos4837
    @Robloxvideos4837 Рік тому +3

    0:31 the part i like

  • @TNCMAD
    @TNCMAD 11 років тому +2

    It looks like more to a tramway ( i think you call that a trolley tram in english ) then a metro

  • @jshaw6600
    @jshaw6600 12 років тому +1

    No way it only took 25 minutes to get from Atlantic station to the Sierra Madre station...

  • @Armando.Sepulveda
    @Armando.Sepulveda 6 років тому +2

    Would the gold line had been more expensive if it was built as above ground heavy rail?

  • @AlexisKasperavicius
    @AlexisKasperavicius  13 років тому +1

    @JollyRodders Here and there. PE and Yellow Car routes as well as a long stretch of what was just a freight line.

  • @Dimension640
    @Dimension640 12 років тому +1

    Thanks

  • @gepaandrade
    @gepaandrade 4 роки тому +1

    music excellent and special movie

  • @TheIceman567
    @TheIceman567 11 років тому +2

    Oh i know i mean even if you go to Canada which i know you have but if you go to Toronto the same they call it a "Tram" too.

  • @craigdavis4265
    @craigdavis4265 5 років тому +2

    Dope!!!

  • @denny906
    @denny906 13 років тому +2

    Can they do this for the other metro lines like the Green and Blue l;ines?

  • @colder47
    @colder47 12 років тому +2

    awesome keep up the good work

  • @nativegerry335
    @nativegerry335 Рік тому

    These systems are just proof the interurbans are still needed. This was built in the 70s way after Pacific electric went out of commission

  • @koaxi
    @koaxi 11 років тому +2

    That was great. I love light rail. My only complaint is with the scenery. Not exactly the greatest views out the windows of that train. Mostly the back of industrial buildings and other boring views.

  • @TheBrownSheepOnYT
    @TheBrownSheepOnYT 6 років тому +2

    Awesome

  • @RipCityBassWorks
    @RipCityBassWorks 4 роки тому +1

    Woah, this line has everything:
    At grade without a dedicated right of way
    At grade with a dedicated right of way
    Elevated track
    Subway tunnels
    And is it just me, or does the route seem incredibly curve for a light rail line, lol...

  • @khalifmathiskm
    @khalifmathiskm 4 роки тому +2

    Looks nothing like my city’s transit Los Santos Transit

  • @DJZMANENTERTAINMENT619
    @DJZMANENTERTAINMENT619 3 роки тому +1

    LOVE THIS VIDEO, only thing wrong is the info should have put so we can get a chance to read it go by too fast have to keep stopping video to read. thanks for this video/

  • @degenarate47
    @degenarate47 13 років тому +2

    i wanna live in l.a. after college but all my family is on the east coast

  • @AlexisKasperavicius
    @AlexisKasperavicius  13 років тому +1

    @thecopsofid L'Arlisienne - Suite No. 2, IV: Farandole by Georges Bizet

  • @HannahHäggAutisticTransWoman
    @HannahHäggAutisticTransWoman 5 років тому +1

    This is what we call a pre metro high capacity tram line even though Los Angeles has two actually metro lines lol

  • @eduardrisling3670
    @eduardrisling3670 5 років тому +1

    Nice

  • @bhousevlogs5908
    @bhousevlogs5908 8 років тому +4

    It's awsome

  • @trainrover
    @trainrover Рік тому +1

    appearing even greener than Calgary

  • @michaelmiller9418
    @michaelmiller9418 6 років тому +2

    From los angeles

  • @prodigygamer1418
    @prodigygamer1418 Рік тому +2

    1:05 yes

  • @jshaw6600
    @jshaw6600 12 років тому +1

    Wow, what was the total amount of time you spent on the train?

  • @TheIceman567
    @TheIceman567 11 років тому +2

    how am i weird we don't call them a " trolley" this isn't fucking england.

  • @R9naldo
    @R9naldo 4 роки тому +2

    how do you know when to stop