8 (Los Angeles Railway)
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Map of the Los Angeles Railway "Yellow Cars" routes | |
| Overview | |
| Status | Defunct |
| Owner | Los Angeles Railway (1932–1945) Los Angeles Transit Lines (1945–1955) |
| Locale | Los Angeles, California |
| Termini |
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| Continues from | M line |
| Stations | 27 |
| Service | |
| Type | Streetcar |
| System | Los Angeles Railway |
| Operator(s) | Los Angeles Railway (1932–1945) Los Angeles Transit Lines (1945–1955) |
| History | |
| Opened | June 12, 1932 |
| Closed | May 22, 1955 |
| Technical | |
| Track gauge | 3 ft 6 in (1,067 mm) |
| Electrification | Overhead line, 600 V DC |
Line 8 was a streetcar route in Los Angeles, California, operated as part of the Los Angeles Railway "Yellow Car" system from 1932 until its closure on May 22, 1955. It principally served the South Los Angeles corridor, running between Union Station in Downtown Los Angeles and points south, including Crenshaw Boulevard and Mission Road. The line was one of several created in 1932 from the break-up of the former M line, and was discontinued along with several other routes in the major abandonments of May 22, 1955, which also ended lines 5, 7, 9, and F. Upon closure, Line 8 was replaced by bus service.