The Associated Press
In Brief
PHOENIX – Light rail trains have begun testing on sections of the rail line north of McDowell Road in Phoenix for the first time.
Trains began rolling Wednesday morning along the Central Avenue line north of McDowell. The end of the line is at 19th and Montebello avenues.
Police will be stationed at intersections and Metro workers will be walking ahead of the train during the initial “live wire” test that ensures the electric trains are connecting to overhead power lines.
The new $1.4 billion system is expected to open in late December.
The Associated Press