Metrolink Remembers Chatsworth Tragedy on 10th Anniversary
Today marks 10 years since the devastating collision of Metrolink Ventura County Line train 111 and a Union Pacific freight train in Chatsworth on September 12, 2008. Twenty-five people lost […]
Railroad Trespassing Survivor Tells Story of Life-Changing Accident
Mark Kalina would have taken the long way if he had known that taking a shortcut during his walk home would cost both his legs. Kalina recalls the October 2012 […]
September is Rail Safety Month!
Safety is important every day of the year, but every September, we have an extra focus to remind everyone about the importance of safety. Rail Safety Month was first designated […]
Rail 2 Rail Blackouts Begin Tomorrow until Tuesday, plus Labor Day Service
The Rail 2 Rail® program will be suspended for all Amtrak trains between tomorrow, Friday, Aug. 31 and Tuesday, Sept. 4 as Amtrak anticipates higher than usual ridership for the […]
Help Promote Rail Safety: Become an Operation Lifesaver Authorized Volunteer!
Have you ever wondered how you can help prevent track tragedies and encourage safety around railroads? If you enjoy public speaking and would like to tell people about safety around […]
Stay Safe with These Safety Tips!
At Metrolink, we are committed to making sure that everyone who interacts with our trains does so safely. Please, take a moment to familiarize yourself with the following safety tips. […]
L.A. Union Station Introduces New Security Technology to Increase Safety
Last week, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) introduced a new advanced portable passenger screening technology that will help detect weapon and explosive device security threats at L.A. Union Station for […]
Safety Always Matters!
Safety is the most important thing for our riders to remember when taking the train. Plus, when you practice safe behaviors, you make for a better riding experience for yourself […]
How to Stay Alert and Stay Safe on Public Transportation
Public transit is a great way to get around. It saves you money, it’s efficient and it’s better for the environment than driving your car. And with a little common […]
How Heat Waves Can Impact Your Commute
Southern California has a reputation of year-round great weather, there are times when we experience extreme heat, which may place limits on our train service, which results in trains traveling […]
Metrolink Safety: All About Positive Train Control
Positive Train Control, or PTC, is a term you may have heard about when riding one of our trains, but do you know what it actually is? PTC is a […]
Stop Track Tragedies: Driving Safely
Being safe around trains includes any time you come in contact with trains or tracks, as a passenger, pedestrian or a vehicle driver. Most train-vehicle accidents can be avoided if […]
Metrolink Safety: Biking Around Tracks
Biking is a great way to travel through Southern California and is a fun recreational activity when using the region’s best biking trails. Many times, bicyclists may encounter railroad tracks […]
Summer Train Festival Comes to L.A. Union Station this Weekend
The perfect event for any railroad fans is taking place this weekend at L.A. Union Station because the 2nd Annual Union Station Summer Train Festival returns tomorrow, Saturday, July 14! […]
You Can Improve Rail Safety!
Rail safety is extremely important for anyone who comes into contact with railroads. We want to remind you that you can improve rail safety in many ways as both a […]
Metrolink Safety: See Tracks? Think Train!
Rail safety is for everyone, not just drivers. Pedestrians who choose to walk or play around railroad tracks are trespassing on private property and could be fined, seriously injured or […]
