Irwindale station
| Company type | Light rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transport |
| Founded | March 5, 2016 |
| Headquarters | Irwindale, California , United States |
| Products | Los Angeles Metro Rail service (A Line) |
Irwindale station is a ground-level light rail facility on the A Line within the Los Angeles Metro Rail network. Situated at the intersection of Irwindale Avenue and Avenida Padilla in Irwindale, California, this station commenced operations on March 5, 2016, as a segment of Phase 2A of the Gold Line Foothill Extension Project.
History
The rail corridor passing through Irwindale was originally constructed in 1887 by the Los Angeles and San Gabriel Valley Railroad. Established in 1883 by James F. Crank, the railroad sought to link downtown Los Angeles with the San Gabriel Valley. In 1887, ownership transferred to the California Central Railway, which later merged into the Southern California Railway by 1889. On January 17, 1906, the line became part of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway, designated as the Pasadena Subdivision.
The route through Irwindale was utilized by Amtrak-Santa Fe for the Southwest Chief and Desert Wind services until 1986, when the Desert Wind was rerouted. The Santa Fe line continued serving the San Gabriel Valley until damage caused by the 1994 Northridge earthquake to a bridge in Arcadia resulted in closure of the track. This section remained inactive until redevelopment for the Gold Line. The railway traverses the San Gabriel River via a girder bridge and passes through the area known as the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area—after which it is named. At Irwindale (MP 118.2), it intersected with the former SP Azusa Industrial Track, featuring a 6,165-foot siding adjacent to the Miller Brewing Company brewery located in Irwindale. The tracks then continue underneath Irwindale Avenue.
Connections
As of , connections available include:[1]
References
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