The "new" tracks and platform that have been under construction at Los Angeles Union Station are complete and open, according to this press release:
CALTRANS UPGRADES LA UNION STATION TRACKS, PLATFORM
"'Amtrak appreciates the efforts of this project's partners, Caltrans and the Southern California Regional Rail Authority, along with the various private sector contractors and vendors,' said Mike Chandler, Amtrak General Superintendent Southwest Division. 'The new tracks and platform are welcome improvements as they will enhance train operations at the station and benefit ever-growing numbers of passengers seeking to travel by rail.'"
"'The reconstruction of Platform 7 and the three additional tracks will allow for greater flexibility for Metrolink service at Union Station,' said Metrolink Chief Strategic Officer Gray Crary."
"The new track construction, managed by Metrolink, began in May 2011 and was completed in September 2012."
Here's how the reconstructed tracks and platform appeared on 9-27-12, when Team Whooz was at LAUS to board the Southwest Chief on the way to AU Gathering VI:
CALTRANS UPGRADES LA UNION STATION TRACKS, PLATFORM
"'Amtrak appreciates the efforts of this project's partners, Caltrans and the Southern California Regional Rail Authority, along with the various private sector contractors and vendors,' said Mike Chandler, Amtrak General Superintendent Southwest Division. 'The new tracks and platform are welcome improvements as they will enhance train operations at the station and benefit ever-growing numbers of passengers seeking to travel by rail.'"
"'The reconstruction of Platform 7 and the three additional tracks will allow for greater flexibility for Metrolink service at Union Station,' said Metrolink Chief Strategic Officer Gray Crary."
"The new track construction, managed by Metrolink, began in May 2011 and was completed in September 2012."
Here's how the reconstructed tracks and platform appeared on 9-27-12, when Team Whooz was at LAUS to board the Southwest Chief on the way to AU Gathering VI:
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