January 9, 2008 Contact Dave Sotero/Marc Littman Metro Media Relations♥ 213.922.3007/922.4609 www.metro.net/pressroom FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Metro Blue Line Train Service To Be Delayed Jan. 11-12 Due to Needed Track Repairs

Work crews will be repairing the Stockwell Street grade crossing between Imperial/Wilmington and Compton Metro Blue Line Stations this Friday evening, Jan. 11 through close of business Saturday, Jan. 12. The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) advises all Metro Blue Line patrons to allow themselves extra travel time and expect delays to train service during this period. Metro will be operating replacement bus services to transport passengers between affected rail stations during this time.

Friday, Jan 11: From 9 p.m. Friday evening to the close of service Saturday night, Jan. 12, northbound and southbound Metro Blue Line train service between Imperial/Wilmington and Compton Stations only will be taken out of service. Metro will instead operate buses to transport passengers around this closure. Transit patrons should allow a minimum of 30 minutes additional travel time and expect delays.

All northbound (Long Beach to Los Angeles) passengers will disembark trains at Compton Station and board buses at the bus stop on Willowbrook Avenue. Buses will travel to Imperial/Wilmington Station within approximately 12-15 minutes.

All southbound (Los Angeles to Long Beach) passengers will disembark trains at Imperial/Wilmington Station and board buses on the west side of the station at Metro Bus Line 120-121 stops. Buses will travel to Compton Station within approximately 8-10 minutes.

The last northbound train prior to service disruption on Friday evening will leave Transit Mall Station at 8:21 p.m., arriving at Imperial/Wilmington Station at 8:50 p.m. The last southbound train prior to service disruption will leave 7th St./Metro Center Station at 8:26 p.m and arrive at Compton Station at 8:52 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 12: Trains will operate every 15 minutes in the morning, 12 minutes mid-day and 20 minutes in the evening. Buses will continue to provide service between Compton and Imperial/Wilmington Metro Blue Line Stations.

Note - Sunday, Jan. 13: The Grade Crossing Repair work is expected to be completed prior to the start of service. However, should additional time be necessary, one track will remain out of service and trains will run end to end, every 20 minutes until the work is completed.

Metro realizes the inconvenience all Metro Blue Line customers will face during this period. We ask for your patience and understanding.

For routing assistance, please call 1-800-COMMUTE. For online trip planning, visit www.metro.net.

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