CENTRAL LINK LIGHT RAIL
Deep Under Beacon Hill

The train in this view is heading inbound, and has its doors open at the Beacon Hill Station, 165 feet below the street surface.  High-speed elevators take passengers between the two levels in about twenty seconds. 

The station is located about one-third of the tunnel distance in from West Portal.  The rider looking out the side windows through the darkness will see large images of various playing cards displayed for a fraction of a second from time to time, in almost a surreal sequencing.  There is some interesting art at the station itself. 

Regular fares on the line are distance-based, but lie within a fairly narrow range: $1.75 to $2.50 for the standard passenger.  The line utilizes fare machines and proof-of-payment requirements.  Unlike most other systems in the country, there is no day-pass feature.

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