Metro Red Line (LACMTA)
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Red Line train awaiting departure at Union Station.
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| Overview | |
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| Owner | Metro Rail |
| Transit type | Heavy rail |
| Line number | 802 |
| Number of stations | 14 |
| Daily ridership | 149,096 (July 2016; avg. weekday, combined with Metro Purple Line) |
| Website | Red Line |
| Operation | |
| Began operation | January 30, 1993 |
| Operator(s) |
 Metro (LACMTA)
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| Character | Subway (fully underground) |
| Number of vehicles | Breda A650 |
| Train length | 6 cars (4 cars during off-peak hours) |
| Technical | |
| System length | 17.4 mi (28.0 km) (Combined with Metro Purple Line) |
| No. of tracks | 2 |
| Track gauge |
4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) (standard gauge) |
| Electrification | 750 V DC third rail |
