A painter puts the final touches on the Angels Flight railway arch on Hill Street. On Tuesday, officials announced the start of the third phase of the railways $2.6-million restoration, which will include installation of a new drive system and safety upgrades. (Gary Friedman / LAT)
In 2001 one of two Angels Flight rail cars slammed into the other, killing one man and injuring seven. (Gary Friedman / LAT)
A worker walks along the tracks Tuesday. In the years that Angels Flight has been out of operation, downtown L.A. has been transformed into a vibrant area with many new residents. (Gary Friedman / LAT)
