The first electric rail car departed from the Pomona North Metro station just after noon Friday for its first journey along the new Metro A Line extension connecting Pomona, La Verne, San Dimas and Glendora. The 57-mile line now runs from Long Beach to Pomona.

Friday’s opening ceremony was led by writer and actor Wil Wheaton and featured remarks from state, local, and transportation dignitaries, all commending the project and its potential traffic-easing impact.

A Line fares are $1.75.

The Azusa-Pomona extension had been in the works since 2019. Construction wrapped in January, which was followed by nine months of troubleshooting and testing.

More info is at metro.net/alinetopomona.

A Metro A Line car departs the Pomona North station on Friday. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo

Passengers board a new Metro A Line car at the Pomona North Metro station on Friday. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo