APM testing reaches new milestone at LAX

Employees and visitors at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) can now witness the Automated People Mover (APM) in action, as a new phase of testing introduces train cars to the central terminal area (CTA). This marks a significant milestone for the APM testing team, with train vehicles making their first-ever crossings over Sepulveda and Century Boulevards and entering the CTA.

In the coming weeks, design-builders LAX Integrated Express Solutions (LINXS) will carry out initial clearance tests in these areas. These tests will ensure proper vehicle clearance along the elevated tracks and through the three APM stations within the CTA. Beginning at minimal speeds with a single pair of APM vehicles, the tests will progressively increase in speed, continuing through to the end of 2025.

“This testing milestone brings us one step closer to delivering a more efficient travel experience for our employees and guests at LAX,” said John Ackerman, CEO of Los Angeles World Airports. “The train has been the airport’s missing link to our great city, and it will ensure that LAX welcomes Angelenos and visitors from across the globe in a truly world-class way.”

This phase builds on LINXS’ earlier progress on the APM’s elevated guideway. Earlier in the year, APM vehicles began test runs between the future Consolidated Rent-A-Car (ConRAC) facility and the APM station at the LAX Economy Parking garage.

The APM is set to transform transit at LAX, connecting travellers to key facilities and offering a seamless link to Los Angeles’ transport network.