Automated People Mover (APM) Train System
A rendering of the Automated People Mover train as it passes over Century Boulevard.
A rendering of the Intermodal Transportation Facility-East station, which will provide connection to Metro and the regional transportation system.
An aerial rendering of the LAX Central Terminal Area when the Automated People Mover train is in operation.
A rendering of the East Central Terminal Area Automated People Mover station.
An aerial rendering of the Automated People Mover train system.
A rendering of the Theme Building Observation Deck, located at the East Central Terminal Area Automated People Mover station.
A rendering of the Automated People Mover station that will service the LAX Economy Parking facility.
A rendering of a pedestrian bridge that connects the Automated People Mover system to the terminals.
An interior view rendering of a pedestrian bridge that connects the Automated People Mover system to the terminals.
A rendering of the West Central Terminal Area Automated People Mover station.
LAX’s Automated People Mover, or APM, is a forthcoming train system that will operate 24/7, with trains arriving at stations every 2 minutes during peak hours (from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.). Running on 2.25 miles of elevated guideway, it will connect to six stations: three inside the Central Terminal Area, one at LAX’s Economy Parking facility, one connecting to Metro’s LAX/Metro Transit Center station (with transfers to the C and K lines) and one at LAX’s Consolidated Rent-A-Car facility. The total end-to-end travel time will be 10 minutes, with a top speed of 47 miles per hour.
It will be available to ticketed passengers, their guests and airport employees for free, and is expected to carry 30 million passengers a year, resulting in an estimated 42 million fewer vehicle miles annually.
Already Envision Gold Certified, the APM leverages sustainability practices to reduce the airport area’s carbon footprint. The system’s fleet will consist of 44 cars that are fully electric and made from 98% recyclable materials. The train will produce a portion of its power through regenerative braking while providing industry-leading ride quality for users.
The APM represents a historic investment in Los Angeles’ emerging businesses and workforce. Since the summer of 2024, more than $1.02 billion in contracts have been awarded to local, diverse, small and veteran-owned businesses. More than 85 local businesses have contributed to building the train.
