Southern Californians are getting a rare chance to beat the soul-crushing traffic of the 405 and the 101 — without spending a single dime on gas, Uber or transit fares.
For one day only — Wednesday, April 22 — regional rail operator Metrolink is throwing open its doors and letting locals hop aboard at any station in its lengthy network, completely free of charge.
The no-cost event, held in honor of Earth Day, allows Angelenos and suburbanites alike to board trains bound for top day trip destinations, great beaches and historic and charming small towns, with regular service from Los Angeles Union Station — all without reaching for their wallets.
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