Get your ‘La La’s’ out: Angels Flight reopens in downtown Los AngelesLOS ANGELES >> Angels Flight, Los Angeles’ beloved little railroad, has started reaching for the heavens again.The funky little funicular that carried Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling to the top of downtown L.A. in the movie “La- With help from "La La Land" and a successful petition, the historic train car started picking up passengers again. It was closed four years ago after a derailment incident.
- However, new safety precautions could help reduce the chances of another derailment happening.
New safety mechanisms galore (stairs & covered tie spaces) on @AngelsFlight version 2.5. Oh well, the track structure isn't original anyway. pic.twitter.com/UXp5TLddAT- Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti made an appearance along with other city officials.
- Angels Flight fans recorded and shared their experience via social media.
Angels Flight reopening ceremony @angelsflightrailway @downtown_la @newdowntownla @happeningindtla #dtla #downtownla #grandcentralmarket #bunkerhill #lalife
Portrait of two happy preservationists. Our petition helped save Angels Flight! #DTLA #mydayinla #thisplacematters #angelsflight pic.twitter.com/q7ZekJSkVx
Okay, @AngelsFlight, let's go! We've been waiting for over 10 minutes in 99 degree heat. People are melting in here. pic.twitter.com/fHom1PrkwX
Attention @metrolosangeles TAP users: ONLY valid monthly or weekly passes are honored on @AngelsFlight. Stored value not accepted. #ripoff pic.twitter.com/rh882xvPZG
Angels Flight gets fair share of passengers on first day back
The world's shortest railway reopened Thursday morning, and many locals were eagerly lined up to be the first few to take a ride.
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