East L.A. to Santa Monica in 1 hour 9 minutes: A look inside Metro’s new Regional Connector

East L.A. to Santa Monica in 1 hour 9 minutes: A look inside Metro’s new Regional Connector

1 year, 7 months ago

East L.A. to Santa Monica in 1 hour 9 minutes: A look inside Metro’s new Regional Connector

LA Times

Metro Chief Executive Stephanie Wiggins, Metro executives, board members and elected officials take a “sneak peek” ride on Monday on the new Regional Connector set to open June 16. Metro Chief Executive Stephanie Wiggins speaks during a “sneak peek” ride Monday on the new Regional Connector set to open soon. Metro train operator Glenda Murrell, who has worked for Metro since 1997, operates the train during a “sneak peek” ride on the new Regional Connector set to open soon. Metro Chief Executive Stephanie Wiggins, Metro executives, board members and elected officials take a “sneak peek” ride on the new Regional Connector on Monday.

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