Santa Susana Tunnel
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Line | Coast Line |
| Coordinates | Start: 34°15′48″N 118°37′20″W / 34.26324238499169°N 118.62225313459572°W End: 34°15′58″N 118°38′47″W / 34.266055804725276°N 118.64644215590191°W |
| Status | Active |
| System | Union Pacific Railroad Amtrak Metrolink |
| Crosses | Santa Susana Pass |
| Start | Chatsworth, Los Angeles, California |
| End | Simi Valley, California |
| Operation | |
| Constructed | 1900–1904 |
| Opened | March 20, 1904 |
| Rebuilt | 1922 |
| Owner | Southern California Regional Rail Authority |
| Traffic | Railroad |
| Character | Cargo and passenger |
| Technical | |
| Length | 7,369 feet (2,246 m) |
| No. of tracks | Single |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
| Operating speed | 40 miles per hour (64 km/h) |
The Santa Susana Tunnel is a railroad tunnel that connects the Simi and San Fernando valleys in Southern California. The tunnel is credited with saving considerable time and distance between San Francisco and Los Angeles. It is 7,369 feet (2,246 m) long and runs through the Simi Hills and Santa Susana Mountains. The tunnel is located beneath the Santa Susana Pass.