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Troubled LAX People Mover delayed again
New York Post • • business
Key Points:
- The opening of the new 2.25-mile automated People Mover train at Los Angeles International Airport has been delayed from October to potentially January 6, 2024, with no guarantees on the new date.
- The project, part of a $3.3 billion initiative connecting terminals, economy parking, rental car center, and the LAX Metro Transit Center, was originally scheduled to open in 2023 but faces ongoing testing and approval requirements.
- Despite being over 99% complete, the project has experienced significant cost overruns, rising from an initial $1.9 billion budget to $3.34 billion, and has been involved in legal disputes between the contractor LINXS and the city.
- Los Angeles World Airports emphasized the importance of thorough safety testing and stated they will not rush the process, prioritizing reliable service for upcoming events like the Super Bowl in February.
- Travelers expressed little surprise at the delay, acknowledging that construction projects often face setbacks.
