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The Automated People Mover, or APM, is a forthcoming electric train that will provide time-certain access to LAX's terminals, parking and pickup and drop-off curbs, in addition to, for the first time ever, connecting guests and employees to the regional Metro rail system.

The train system features a 2.25-mile elevated guideway with six stations total – three inside the Central Terminal Area (CTA) and three outside the CTA. During peak hours (9 a.m. to 11 p.m.), nine, four-car trains will operate and each train will be capable of carrying up to 200 passengers and their luggage. Trains will arrive at stations every two minutes during peak hours with a total travel time of 10 minutes end-to-end (from the Consolidated Rent-A-Car Facility to the West CTA Station), with top speeds of 47 miles per hour.

For easy access, the APM trains will have large, wide doors with level boarding and each car has 12 seats designated for travelers in need. The APM will operate 24/7 and will be free for ticketed passengers, airport employees and those picking up and dropping off travelers.

With an anticipated use of approximately 30 million passengers per year when it opens, it is estimated that the APM will result in 117,000 fewer vehicle miles traveled per day. In addition to reducing traffic, the APM will leverage cutting-edge sustainability practices to reduce the airport area’s carbon footprint. The system’s fleet will consist of 44 cars that are fully electric and made from 98% recyclable materials. The train will produce a portion of its power through regenerative braking while providing industry-leading ride quality for users. The system's Maintenance and Storage Facility will generate nearly half of its power from solar energy and is designed to receive Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification.

The APM is a historic investment in Los Angeles’ emerging businesses and workforce. More than $585 million have been identified for local, diverse and small businesses. The project's construction has created over 2,000 jobs, with 30% of roles reserved for residents of communities near LAX. and greater Los Angeles. During the project's initial Operations and Maintenance Phase (roughly 25 years) 60% of jobs will be performed by local workers.