Blue Line (LACMTA)
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Metro Blue Line train heading to Long Beach arrives at Willow Street station.
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| Overview | |
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| Owner | Metro Rail |
| Transit type | Light rail |
| Line number | 801 |
| Number of stations | 22 |
| Daily ridership | 83,612 (July 2016; avg. weekday) |
| Website | Blue Line |
| Operation | |
| Began operation | July 14, 1990 |
| Operator(s) |
 Metro (LACMTA)
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| Character | Mostly at-grade in private right-of-way, with some street-running, elevated and underground sections. |
| Number of vehicles |
Nippon Sharyo P865 and P2020 Siemens P2000 Kinki Sharyo P3010 |
| Train length | 2–3 vehicles |
| Technical | |
| System length | 22.0 mi (35.4 km) |
| No. of tracks | 2 |
| Track gauge |
4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) (standard gauge) |
| Electrification | 750 V DC overhead catenary |
