The world's shortest railway reopens in Downtown L.A.

ANGELS Flight, the iconic Downtown L.A. railway has reopened to the public. The world-renowned, 116-year-old funicular takes passengers on a scenic ride between Hill and Olive Streets on Bunker Hill. It has undergone a full refurbishment following closure in 2013.  Originally opened in 1901, Angels Flight — the world’s shortest railway — has given more than 100 million rides along its hillside track. 

In addition to being an iconic tourist attraction, the funicular will serve as an important transit connection between the Pershing Square Metro station and the top of Bunker Hill — an area that includes Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Broad Contemporary Art Museum, MOCA, the Los Angeles Music Center, among other cultural institutions. As part of the agreement, Metro Tap Card holders will receive a 50% fare discount for the next three years.

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Picture Credit: By John Liu - Flickr: Angel's Flight, CC BY 2.0/commons.wikimedia.