Crowds lined up for more than an hour Friday morning to be among the first riders on the LA Metro A Line’s much-anticipated extension to Pomona.
As part of the Foothill Gold Line Extension project, new stations were built in Glendora, San Dimas, La Verne and Pomona, providing riders a one-seat connection into the heart of Los Angeles and beyond.
In addition to more connectivity from eastern L.A. County to the city center, the new A Line extension also gives residents who live in L.A. proper the opportunity to travel by train to places they may have never been before and explore more of Southern California’s culture and history.
Here’s a closer look at the new stations now being serviced by LA Metro for the first time, the thoughtful details in their design, and the businesses and cultural touchstones just a short walking distance from them.
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The new Glendora Station along the Metro A Line is seen on Sept. 19, 2025. (Travis Schlepp/KTLA) -
The new Glendora Station along the Metro A Line is seen on Sept. 19, 2025. (Travis Schlepp/KTLA) -
Upgraded faregates at the new Glendora Station along the Metro A Line is seen on Sept. 19, 2025. (Travis Schlepp/KTLA) -
Mirrored mosaic wall and bumble bee tiles are seen at the new Glendora Station along the Metro A Line on Sept. 19, 2025. (Travis Schlepp/KTLA) -
Bumble bee tiles are seen at the new Glendora Station along the Metro A Line on Sept. 19, 2025. (Travis Schlepp/KTLA) -
The new Glendora Station along the Metro A Line is seen on Sept. 19, 2025. (Travis Schlepp/KTLA)
Glendora
Address: 410 South Vermont Ave.
Amenities: More than 300 parking spaces with electric vehicle charging stalls, bicycle parking and connections to Foothill Transit buses and Glendora Transit shuttles.
Artwork: The station features a citrus motif with artistic tilework that honors the town’s orange grove history. Eight large columns near the platform feature carvings of local fauna and flora, hand-painted by artist Michael Hillman. A pedestrian walking path displays a mirrored mosaic wall surrounded by bumble bee tiles, an etched glass ticket canopy and custom citrus-patterned concrete and tile, designed by artist Christie Beniston.
What’s nearby: The Glendora Historical Society museum is located about a half-mile north of the station, and Rubel Castle is a short rideshare away. An Albertsons grocery store is located adjacent to the parking lot to the south, and a U.S. Postal Office to the north. Downtown Glendora, which features restaurants and local bars, is a few blocks north of the new A Line station. Newer construction apartments are located immediately next to the station.
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The new San Dimas Station along the Metro A Line is seen on Sept. 19, 2025, featuring a a bronze statue stylized after a walking stick. (Travis Schlepp/KTLA) -
The new San Dimas Station along the Metro A Line is seen on Sept. 19, 2025. (Travis Schlepp/KTLA) -
The new San Dimas Metro station pylon is seen near the new station along the Metro A Line is seen on Sept. 19, 2025. (Travis Schlepp/KTLA) -
The new San Dimas Veterans Memorial is seen near the new Metro A Line station on Sept. 19, 2025. (Travis Schlepp/KTLA)
San Dimas
Address: 124 West Railway St.
Amenities: A parking facility with 289 spaces, electric vehicle charging, bike storage and passenger drop-off located across the street from the new platform station. Offers connections to two Foothill Transit bus lines.
Artwork: Four large bronze “walking sticks” are placed on the platform, honoring the natural pathways and hiking trails of the region. Seven hand-sculpted ceramic panels feature animals native to the region. Eugene Daub and Ann Olsen Daub call the installation: “Sense of Place.”
What’s nearby: Located in the center of a quaint shopping district with cafes, hobby shops, and coffee roasters. Both the Pacific Railroad Society museum and the San Dimas Historical Society are about a three-minute walk from the station; the city’s veterans memorial monument is located directly next to the new parking facility. The beloved Raging Waters water park is located about one mile south of the station next to Puddingstone Reservoir.
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A lemon mural on a wall across from the new La Verne/Fairplex Station along the Metro A Line is seen on Sept. 19, 2025. (Travis Schlepp/KTLA) -
The new La Verne/Fairplex Station along the Metro A Line is seen on Sept. 19, 2025. (Travis Schlepp/KTLA) -
A sign for Old Town La Verne, located within walking distance of the new La Verne/Fairplex Station is seen on Sept. 19, 2025. (Travis Schlepp/KTLA) -
The new La Verne/Fairplex Metro Station pylon is seen on Sept. 19, 2025. (Travis Schlepp/KTLA) -
A single-engine plane begins its descent into Brackett Field Airport with the Fairplex in the background on Sept. 19, 2025. (Travis Schlepp/KTLA)
La Verne
Address: Fairplex Drive and Arrow Highway
Amenities: The La Verne/Fairplex Station boasts a 300-space parking facility with electric vehicle charging stations, bike storage and bus and passenger drop-off areas. A pedestrian bridge will soon cross over the highway to connect with the Fairplex Metrolink station.
Artwork: “Connectivity” by Blue McRight, three concrete and stainless steel sculptures modeled after ladders used in fruit orchards, with unique cross-stitched patterns inspired by local landmarks, are placed along the walk-up to the station platform.
What’s nearby: The campus of University of La Verne is less than 300 feet from the new train station. Fairplex, home of the Los Angeles County Fair, is located across the Arrow Highway and will become more easily accessible when the city’s pedestrian bridge is built. The historic Old Town La Verne district is a few blocks north of the train platform and features restaurants and boutique shops. Brackett Field Airport, where single-engine planes take off regularly and a Civil Air Patrol base can be found, is also a short walk from the platform.
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The new Pomona North Station along the Metro A Line is seen on Sept. 19, 2025. (Travis Schlepp/KTLA) -
The San Gabriel Mountains as seen from the new Pomona North Station along the Metro A Line on Sept. 19, 2025. (Travis Schlepp/KTLA) -
A Metro A Line train pulls into the new Pomona North Station on Sept. 19, 2025. (Travis Schlepp/KTLA) -
Citrus-inspired concrete tiles placed along a wall at the Pomona North Station on Sept. 19, 2025. (Travis Schlepp/KTLA) -
The former Santa Fe depot is seen at the Pomona North Station along the Metro A Line on Sept. 19, 2025. (Travis Schlepp/KTLA) -
The Pomona North Metro Station pylon is seen at the new Metro A Line station on Sept. 19, 2025. (Travis Schlepp/KTLA) -
“The Power of Pomona is People” slogan is seen carved into a concrete wall at the new Pomona North Station on Sept. 19, 2025. (Travis Schlepp)
Pomona
Address: 205 Santa Fe St.
Amenities: The Pomona North Station features a 300-space parking facility nearby with electric vehicle charging and bike parking. The combined station allows for easy transfers to the Metrolink San Bernardino County Line, Foothill Transit buses, and the Bronco Express, Cal Poly Pomona’s free campus shuttle.
Artwork: The Pomona North Station pays tribute to 56 local residents who Metro says “made a difference in their community.” Their images are placed throughout the platform and ramps with messages about how each person made a positive impact on the lives of others. The installation by Stephen Farley is called “The Power of Pomona is People.” That slogan is also carved into one of the concrete walls near the station platform. The train platform is located in the shadow of Pomona’s famous water tower—which isn’t a water tower at all.
What’s nearby: Cal Poly Pomona is a short shuttle from the Pomona North Station via the Bronco Express. Several large warehouse businesses and residential neighborhoods border the station. The Historical Center of Pomona, the Pomona Lawn Bowling Club and Pomona Skatepark are about one mile southeast from the station. Old Stump Brewing Co. is a ten-minute walk north of the platform.
With the completion of the $1.9 billion construction project, the Metro A Line further cements itself as the world’s longest light rail line at more than 57 miles. It expands the reach of the LA Metro station to neighborhoods and communities that haven’t had regular train service since the early- to mid-1900s, if at all, and continues with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s long-running plans to improve connectivity to residents across the region.
In a few years, the line will extend even further into Claremont and, potentially, beyond the bounds of Los Angeles County and into uncharted territory in San Bernardino County—provided original plans for a Montclair extension can be resurrected.