Farmdale station
| Company type | Light rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | June 20, 2012 |
| Headquarters | Los Angeles , United States |
Area served | West Adams, Los Angeles |
| Products | Los Angeles Metro Rail service (E Line) |
Farmdale station is a surface-level light rail stop situated on the E Line within the Los Angeles Metro Rail network. Positioned in the center median of Exposition Boulevard at Farmdale Avenue, in the West Adams district, it functions as an intermediate transit point between Expo/La Brea station to its west and Expo/Crenshaw station to its east.
History
The station originally operated as part of the Los Angeles and Independence and Pacific Electric railroads but ceased service on September 30, 1953, when the Santa Monica Air Line was discontinued. It underwent a complete reconstruction to accommodate the launch of the Expo Line, reopening on June 20, 2012, concurrent with the line’s extension reaching Culver City station. This reopening followed the earlier April 28, 2012 inauguration of the segment connecting Expo/La Brea station to the Flower/Washington junction with the Blue Line. Farmdale station holds distinction as the sole infill station within the Los Angeles Metro Rail system.
During Phase 1 of Expo’s Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR), an at-grade crossing at Farmdale Avenue was proposed and subsequently approved by the Metro Board. Nevertheless, local residents and the LAUSD voiced safety concerns regarding students attending nearby Dorsey High School. On February 20, 2009, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) rejected the Expo Authority’s application for this crossing. Following this decision, on July 29, 2009, four alternatives to grade separation were suggested, one being the addition of a station at Farmdale. The CPUC Administrative Law Judge determined on March 22, 2010, that incorporating Farmdale Station could proceed through an Addendum to the Final EIR without necessitating a full report revision. Subsequently, on July 29, 2010, the commission approved both the grade crossing and construction of Farmdale Station.
All trains operating on the Expo Line are mandated to make a full stop at Farmdale station, which features near-side platforms located adjacent to Farmdale Avenue. This configuration improves safety for pedestrians and students in the vicinity.
Station layout
The facility consists of "nearside" platforms situated on opposite sides of the intersection; trains halt at each platform prior to crossing.
Connections
As of , connections available include:
Notable places nearby
Accessible by foot: