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The Context The light rail project cost $1.34 billion and took over a decade to plan and build. It is the largest light rail expansion in the Phoenix area's history.

Valley Metro light rail on June 7 expanded into south Phoenix, Ariz., with the opening of the $1.34 billion South Central Extension/Downtown Hub project, marking its evolution to a 35-mile two-line ...

After delays forced years of construction, Valley Metro officially unveiled the new South Central light rail extension in south Phoenix.