Angels Flight

You Can Finally Ride the Funicular From ‘La La Land’ L.A.'s historic Angels Flight® is set to reopen after four years of renovations. Los Angeles’ historic funicular, Angels Flight®, will reopen to the public on Thursday, August 31, according to the Los Angeles Times. Larry Sharkey/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images The 116-year-old railway shut down after a derailment four years ago for a $5-million safety upgrade. Work included the installation of a brand new evacuation staircase, new motors, and updated safety features. The funicular also got a fresh coat of orange paint, including on the two cars named Sinai [...]

The re-opening of Angels Flight® Railway by Labor Day, which was announced last week by Mayor Eric Garcetti, has been decades in the making. It is a testament to the dogged patience and persistence of Windsor Square resident John Welborne, whose role in the effort dates back to 1978, when he conceived the idea of bringing [...]