Why the delay? Metro said in a statement that testing “took longer than expected.” An agency spokesperson added that the contractor for the project is adding sidewalks, curbs and gutters before the first segment of the extension opens. “Metro is working as quickly as possible to ensure that when the line opens, it is something we can be proud of,” the countywide transportation agency said in an email.

Is there a more specific date? No. The most recent timeframe for the opening offered by Metro officials is “winter 2026.” But that means some time in January, February or March, not the end of next year.

What does “testing” mean? Metro said it’s currently making sure that the “stations, trains and other critical systems communicate properly with the Rail Operations Center,” the physical

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