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View from the center of a LA Metro light rail station platform showing two silver Metro trains on opposite sides. Yellow tactile warning strips line the platform edges. Digital arrival information boards hang from the covered platform structure. Warm golden hour sunlight illuminates the scene, with trees and residential buildings visible in the background.

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When the Train Stops Running: The End of Northstar

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When the Train Stops Running: The End of Northstar

Northstar Commuter Rail ends January 2026 after 15 years. Disappointed but not surprised—430 daily riders can't justify the cost. A missed opportunity.

byMichael Grant

January 4, 2026