{"id":2115,"date":"2026-03-23T10:53:07","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T10:53:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/8657085.xyz\/?p=2115"},"modified":"2026-03-23T10:53:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T10:53:07","slug":"test-runs-begin-but-lax-people-mover-still-years-behind-schedule","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/8657085.xyz\/?p=2115","title":{"rendered":"Test runs begin \u2014 but LAX people-mover still years behind schedule"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 300px 160px; gap: 2px; width: 460px; background: #eee; padding: 2px;\">\r\n\r\n  <!-- \u6574\u884c\u5bbd\u5e7f\u544a -->\r\n  <div style=\"grid-column: 1\/-1; width: 460px; height: 250px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876674\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div style=\"grid-column: 1\/-1; 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height: 750px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876678\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  \r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e6\" data-zoneid=\"5876682\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n<\/div><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>LAX\u2019s long-promised fix for its traffic nightmare is finally in sight \u2014 but don\u2019t grab your boarding pass just yet.<\/p>\n<p>Los Angeles International Airport\u2019s flashy Automated People Mover (APM) \u2014 a driverless, all-electric train designed to glide passengers above the gridlock \u2014 has been spotted zipping through test runs, even as officials admit the project is still running seriously behind schedule.<\/p>\n<p>The sleek train was seen in motion Friday night, offering a glimpse of what could one day ease the chaos at one of the nation\u2019s busiest airports NBC4 reported. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Los Angeles International Airport was seen undergoing test runs Friday night. <span class=\"credit\">NBC<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>The $3.34 billion system is built to shuttle travelers across a 2.25-mile elevated track linking terminals. <span class=\"credit\">Los Angeles Times via Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>A vehicle sits on a track during testing for the Automated People Mover train system. <span class=\"credit\">AFP via Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Passengers at Los Angeles International Airport. <span class=\"credit\">VCG via Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module aligncenter wp-block-nypost-editor-primary-tag\">\n<\/aside>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>The trains will travel with top speeds of 47 miles per hour. <span class=\"credit\">AFP via Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The $3.34 billion system is built to shuttle travelers across a 2.25-mile elevated track linking terminals, parking lots, a rental car hub and the Metro in a quick trip across LAX. The trains will travel with top speeds of 47 miles per hour.<\/p>\n<p>Despite construction kicking off in 2019, the long-delayed project may not open until the second half of 2026 \u2014 more than two years late and likely missing the FIFA World Cup this summer.<\/p>\n<p>Behind the scenes, the holdup has reportedly been tied to disputes between Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) and contractor consortium LINXS, even though the project is said to be about 95% complete.<\/p>\n<p>When it finally arrives, the train will run 24\/7, stopping at six stations \u2014 three inside the Central Terminal Area and three outside \u2014 and operate a fleet of 44 cars arranged into nine four-car sets carrying up to 200 passengers each.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>The long-delayed project may not open until the second half of 2026. <span class=\"credit\">LAWA<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>The service will be free for ticketed passengers, airport workers and those picking up or dropping off travelers.<br \/>\n <span class=\"credit\">Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Officials admit the project is still running seriously behind schedule. <span class=\"credit\">VCG via Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Trains will run 24\/7 and operate a fleet of 44 cars arranged into nine four-car sets carrying up to 200 passengers each. <span class=\"credit\">AFP via Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cTrains will arrive at stations every two minutes during peak hours with a total travel time of 10 minutes,\u201d according to the LAWA website.<\/p>\n<p>The service will be free for ticketed passengers, airport workers and those picking up or dropping off travelers.<\/p>\n<p>Still, fed-up locals aren\u2019t buying the delays. \u201cIs it sheer incompetence or a will to get it done,\u201d one Redditor asked.<\/p>\n<p>For now, travelers remain stuck navigating the same congestion the train was meant to fix.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Download The California Post App, follow us on social, and subscribe to our newsletters <\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>California Post News<\/strong>: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube, WhatsApp, LinkedIn<br \/><strong>California Post Sports<\/strong> Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X<br \/><strong>California Post  <\/strong>Opinion <br \/><strong>California Post Newsletters<\/strong>: Sign up here!<br \/><strong>California Post App<\/strong>: Download here!<br \/><strong>Home delivery<\/strong>: Sign up here!<br \/><strong>Page Six Hollywood<\/strong>: Sign up here!<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async defer src=\"https:\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><!-- \u603b\u5bb9\u5668\uff1a\u6700\u5927\u5bbd908px Grid\u7d27\u51d1\u5e03\u5c40 -->\r\n<div style=\"display: grid; 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