Burbank Seeks Help for Amtrak Proposal
The Burbank City Council said Tuesday it will seek the support of Los Angeles and Glendale for a proposal to extend Amtrak service to Burbank.
A consultant for the Los Angeles County Transportation Commission told city officials that the Amtrak route between downtown Los Angeles and San Diego could be extended to Chatsworth via Burbank. Amtrak now operates eight trains a day between Los Angeles and San Diego.
Under the proposal, six trains a day would make three round trips between Chatsworth and San Diego, with a stop at Burbank Airport in addition to other stops.
Officials said the cities of Glendale, Burbank and Los Angeles would have to share the cost of operating the line.
Burbank Mayor Michael R. Hastings said he will invite officials of the other two cities to meet and develop a proposal for the extended service.
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