World's Shortest Railway Journey Lasts Less Than 1 Minute!

Have you ever imagined about travelling on the shortest railway in the world? If you want to experience in reality, board the Angels Flight in Los Angeles! Operating between Hill Street and Grand Avenue on Bunker Hill, the train journey lasts less than a minute. Although the operations of the train got closed over the past decade, Angels Flight has gradually transformed into a popular landmark in the area.

What Is It Like to Travel on Angels Flight?

Angels Flight is a funicular railway operating on a narrow gauge of 2 feet 6 inches in Downtown Los Angeles. The train comprises of two funicular coaches named Olivet and Sinai, running in the opposite directions on a 91-metre long inclined railway line.

Why Was It Discontinued?

As per the sources, original Angels Flight connected Olive Street and Hill Street between 1901 to 1969 but got closed due to redevelopment purposes. A second Angels Flight operating between Hill Street and California Plaza started in 1996 but also was shut in 2001 due to a mishap. Angels Flight then reopened for the third time in 2010, but it too got closed after a while.

Due to a derailment incident in 2013, the railway station got closed, a subsequent investigation revealing that the rail had safety issues in its design and operations.

Restarting the Ride!

Equipped with the latest technologies and safety measures, Angels Flight started operations again in 2017. Till date, the railway is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city, be it for locals or tourists.

So, have you been on the world’s shortest railway ride yet? If not then book your tickets now and let us know about your experience in the comments below.