Link Union Station

The Link Union Station (US) Project proposes new run-through tracks on an elevated rail yard to improve operational flexibility, expand Los Angeles Union Station (LAUS) capacity, and accommodate future high-speed rail service. The Project also proposes an expanded passenger passageway.

For more information and to stay updated on the Project’s current status and upcoming engagement opportunities, visit LA Metro’s Link US Project webpage.

Combined Final Environmental Impact Statement/Record of Decision Now Available

Metro is the Project sponsor, joint NEPA lead agency, and lead agency for state environmental reviews under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). CHSRA is the lead agency under NEPA pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) effective as of July 23, 2019 (and renewed July 22, 2024). The MOU is between the State of California and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) under a program commonly known as NEPA assignment. In the MOU, the FRA assigned its NEPA and other responsibilities for the Link US Project to the State of California.

See details below on where to view the documents comprising the Combined Final EIS/ROD.

Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (SEIR)

Metro certified the Link US Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIR) on October 23, 2025 during the Metro Board General Meeting, and approved a motion committing Metro to continue working towards resolution of priority outstanding issues with the City of Vernon and the BNSF Railroad. The Metro Board’s October 23, 2025 agenda, supporting materials, Board Report and motion can be found here.

Combined Final EIS/ROD and Final SEIR Documents

Electronic and/or full hard copies of the Combined Final EIS/ROD, as well as translated copies of the Executive Summary, are available at the locations listed below.

LA Central Public Library (Downtown) 630 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90071 Hard copies of Combined Final EIS/ROD in English, and Executive Summary in English and Spanish	LA Union Station/Metro Library One Gateway Plaza, 15th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90012 Hard copies of Combined Final EIS/ROD in English, and Executive Summary in English and Spanish
Chinatown Branch Library 639 N. Hill Street Los Angeles, CA 90012 Hard copy of Executive Summary in English, Spanish and Chinese	LA Union Station/Metro Records Management Center Requires appointment: (213) 922- 2641 One Gateway Plaza, Plaza Level Los Angeles, CA 90012 Hard copies of Combined Final EIS/ROD in English, and Executive Summary in English and Spanish
CHSRA Headquarters Requires appointment: (800) 455-8166 770 L St, Suite 620 Sacramento, CA 95814 Hard copy of Combined Final EIS/ROD in English	William Mead Homes Administrative Office 1300 North Cardinal Street Los Angeles, CA 90012 Hard copies of Combined Final EIS/ROD in English, and Executive Summary in English, Spanish, Korean, Chinese, Khmer and Vietnamese
Lincoln Heights Branch Library 2530 Workman Street Los Angeles, CA 90031 Hard copy of Executive Summary in English, Spanish and Chinese	Care First Village Administrative Office For Residents Only 1060 North Vignes Street Los Angeles, CA 90012 Hard copy of Executive Summary in English, Spanish, Khmer and Vietnamese
Little Tokyo Branch Library 203 S. Los Angeles Street Los Angeles, CA 90012 Hard copy of Executive Summary in English, Spanish, Korean and Japanese	Vernon City Hall 4305 Santa Fe Avenue Vernon, CA 90058 Hard copies of Combined Final EIS/ROD in English and Executive Summary in English

All documents comprising the Combined Final EIS/ROD and Final SEIR, can be accessed via the links below, including translations of the Combined Final EIS/ROD Executive Summary in Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Khmer, Vietnamese and Korean. If you require additional translations of the documents below, please contact linkunionstation@metro.net.

Combined Final EIS/ROD (January 2026):

• Volume I: Report
• Volume II: Technical Appendices
  • Volume II - Cover and TOC
  • Appendix A - Final NEPA Noticing and Scoping Summary Reports
  • Appendix B - Final NEPA Alternatives Evaluation Memorandum and Engineering Plans
  • Appendix C - Final Rail Planning TM
  • Appendix D - Final Community Impact Assessment
  • Appendix E - Final Traffic Impact Assessment
  • Appendix F - Final Visual Impact Assessment
  • Appendix G - Final Air Quality and Global Climate Change Assessment
  • Appendix H - Final Noise and Vibration Study
  • Appendix I - Final Natural Environment Study
  • Appendix J - Final Drainage and Water Quality Technical Reports
  • Appendix K - Final Preliminary Geotechnical Report
  • Appendix L - Final Hazardous Waste Impacts TM
  • Appendix M - Final Cultural Resource Reports Redacted
  • Appendix N - Final Paleontological Identification Report and Paleontological Evaluation Report
  • Appendix O - Final Economic and Fiscal Impact Assessment
  • Appendix P - Final Relocation Impact Report
  • Appendix Q - Final Environmental Evaluation of Malabar Yard Mitigation
• Volume III: Response to Comments
• Volume IV: Record of Decision

Translated Copies of the Executive Summary:

• Spanish
• Chinese
• Japanese
• Khmer
• Vietnamese
• Korean

Notices:

• Notice of Availability
• Notice of Agency Actions and Limitation of Claims

Final SEIR (October 2025):

• Final Supplemental EIR
• Revised Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
• Technical Appendices Cited in Final Supplemental EIR
  • Link US Final Traffic Impact Assessment
  • Link US Final Air Quality/Climate Change Assessment and Health Risk Assessment
  • Link US Final Noise and Vibration Study
  • Link US Final Cultural Resources Reports
  • Link US Final Environmental Evaluation of Malabar Yard Mitigation
• Link US Response to Comments

Draft Environmental Impact Statement / Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (DEIS/SEIR) Process

The Link US Draft Environmental Impact Statement/Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (EIS/SEIR) was available for public review and comment for a 45-day period, from June 21 through August 9, 2024.

In support of the NEPA and CEQA environmental review processes, an open house and public hearing was held on July 9, 2024 to provide the public a Project overview and an opportunity to submit comments on the Draft EIS/SEIR.

On March 26, 2025, the Link US team hosted a Community Meeting and Open House for Vernon property owners, businesses and residents to learn more about the Project’s environmental process, including the Malabar Yard railroad improvements. The meeting included a brief presentation followed by an open house format where participants viewed display boards and talked directly with Link US team members.

Though the public comment period has officially closed, you can still visit the archived summer 2024 Virtual Open House to learn more about the Project.