Introduction to the Incident
Normal Metro train service has resumed in Downtown LA after a derailment occurred on Tuesday. A Metro train derailed in the underground Seventh Street/Metro Center Station, causing major light rail service disruptions in downtown Los Angeles but resulting in no reports of major injuries.
Cause of the Derailment
It was unclear what caused the problem, which occurred shortly after 3 p.m. Tuesday at the station near Seventh and Flower streets. It was also unknown how many people were on the northbound A Line train at the time, but Metro officials said all passengers were safely evacuated.
Affected Train and Passengers
Video from the station showed the affected train still upright. The Metro A and E lines (formerly the Blue and Expo lines) use the affected tracks at the station. Due to the incident, E Line trains heading toward downtown from Santa Monica were turned back at the Pico Station, while E Line trains originating in East Los Angeles were turning back at the Broadway Station.
Service Disruptions
On the A Line, trains heading downtown from Long Beach were also being turned back at the Pico Station, while trains from Azusa were turning back at Union Station. Buses were being brought in to shuttle passengers between the closed stations. Metro riders were advised to expect “significant” delays in service through the area, and indeed the disruption lasted for much of the day.
Restoration of Service
Metro reported at 9:27 p.m. that workers had removed the incident train from the station and were inspecting the switch for damage. The agency then reported at around 9:45 p.m. that normal train service had resumed to all stations in downtown Los Angeles and bus shuttles were canceled.
A and E LINES: normal train service has resumed to all stations in downtown Los Angeles.
Bus shuttles canceled.
Thank you again for your patience. pic.twitter.com/t5WfrK6Ar0
— LA Metro Rider Alerts (@metrolaalerts) September 17, 2025
Conclusion
The derailment of a Metro train in Downtown LA caused significant disruptions to the service, but fortunately, no major injuries were reported. The swift response of the Metro officials and workers ensured that the service was restored to normal by the evening, minimizing the inconvenience to the passengers.
FAQs
Q: What caused the derailment of the Metro train?
A: The cause of the derailment is still unclear and under investigation.
Q: Were there any injuries reported?
A: No major injuries were reported, and all passengers were safely evacuated.
Q: Which lines were affected by the incident?
A: The Metro A and E lines were affected by the incident.
Q: How long did the service disruption last?
A: The service disruption lasted for much of the day, but normal service was resumed by the evening.
Q: Were any alternative arrangements made for the passengers?
A: Yes, buses were brought in to shuttle passengers between the closed stations.
