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Antelope Valley Line Capacity and Service Improvements Program

The Antelope Valley Line (AVL) Capacity and Service Improvements Program aims to improve service frequency and reliability along the 76.6 mile-long AVL commuter rail corridor between Lancaster and downtown Los Angeles to meet the mobility needs of residents, employees, and visitors throughout the region.

Overview

Location: Arroyo Verdugo Cities, Central Los Angeles, North County, San Fernando Valley

Phase: Environmental Review

Type: Better Transit

Forecasted Opening: 2028-2030

Metro has a plan to make it easier to get around with increased rail service along the entire Antelope Valley Line (AVL) corridor between Lancaster and downtown LA. This proposed project includes critical infrastructure enhancements as well as additional platforms at the Lancaster Terminal and Santa Clarita Station.

Status

This project is in the environmental review process. Scoping was completed in Fall 2020 and Metro released the Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) on July 28, 2021 and accepted public comment on it through September 10, 2021.

The Final EIR and Appendices are now available for public review.