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State officials outline plan to add seats and surge service on Losan rail corridor ahead of 2028 Games
Summary
California transportation officials told a legislative subcommittee they plan to add about 40% more seats on state-supported intercity trains by 2028 through new 0‑emission trainsets, leased legacy equipment and fleet overhauls, while urging clearer funding for supplemental service during major events.
California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) officials and Los Angeles event coordinators told a California State Senate subcommittee on the Losan (Los Angeles–San Diego–San Luis Obispo) rail corridor that the state is planning a substantial increase in passenger rail capacity ahead of major international events in 2026–2028.
Chad Edison, chief deputy secretary of rail and transit at CalSTA, told the subcommittee that the state is targeting “about 40% to the total seats available across our inner city rail fleet statewide between now and 2028.” He said the plan combines newly ordered zero‑emission trainsets, short‑term leases of legacy equipment, and comprehensive overhauls of the state‑owned bilevel rail cars.
Why it matters: The subcommittee met at Los Angeles Union Station with local and state partners to press agencies on how to make the corridor reliable and scalable for three consecutive, high‑demand events — the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a 2027 Super Bowl and the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games — and for everyday regional travel. Lawmakers and agency staff said added…
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