May is Mental Health Month
Incidents on the railroad tracks run the gamut from people taking shortcuts on the right-of-way, would-be models posing on tracks as a background, to homeless encampments, and tragically, suicide attempts. […]
Stay safe when taking photos near tracks
Train tracks are fun to photograph. With leading lines and cool textures, many photographers flock to the railroads for senior photos, family portraits and even artsy images. There’s many dangers […]
Take the Pledge to go Green on Earth Day with a FREE RIDE!
Earth Day is Monday and we want you to take the pledge to go green and take public transit! Plus, we are offering FREE rides for all riders on Earth […]
Stop. Trains Can’t. The Right Choice at Railroad Crossings Could Save Your Life
Don’t Risk It at Railroad Crossings Approximately every three hours, a person or vehicle is hit by a train in the United States. Most of these deaths were caused by […]
Rail safety tips to teach children
The earlier the better when teaching kids to be “track smart.” Along with teaching kids the importance of avoiding streets because they can be dangerous, parents can also use the […]
Steps for a Safe Commute
A prepared Metrolink commuter knows how to ensure their personal safety in the course of a regular commute. How many of these tasks are part of your commuting routine? To […]
Metrolink Reminds You: If You See Something, Say Something!
At Metrolink, we are committed to making every train ride a safe one and we are focused on doing all that we can to keep our transit system safe for […]
Stay Safe – Avoid Distracted Walking
The list of possible issues distracted walking can create in the workplace is endless. Work areas and the tasks occurring in them are constantly changing, maintaining situational awareness is key. […]
Don’t tempt fate – stay away from tracks!
Everyday people tempt fate and die trespassing on railroad tracks. Not everyone who trespasses on railroad property does so with bad intentions. Regardless of intent, trespassing isn’t just illegal – […]
Metrolink Installs Life-Saving AEDs on All Trains
On Friday, Metrolink announced that it has installed Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) on all trains operating in the agency’s six-county service region and is providing hands-on and online resources to […]
Track Safety: Learn the facts. Exercise judgement. Teach others.
A person or vehicle is struck by a train roughly once every three hours. Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) data show over the past five years, 180 people died in California […]
Most People Hit by Trains Never See Them
Almost everyone will approach railroad tracks in their lifetime. Crossing railroad tracks may already be a common occurrence for you, and that is why it is important to know how […]
Metrolink One of Four Railroads to Achieve Full PTC Implementation by Federal Deadline
Metrolink is one of four railroads in the country that reported full implementation of Positive Train Control (PTC) in advance of the federal deadline of Dec. 31, 2018. Metrolink’s 538-route […]
Service interruptions on OC & IEOC lines this weekend
Due to scheduled track work on Saturday and Sunday, January 12-13, Metrolink service will operate as scheduled on Orange County Line trains only between L. A. Union Station and Laguna […]
Safety during rainy weather
Southern California is known for its year-round sunshine and great weather, but Southern Californians know darker weather can appear seemingly out of nowhere. This can include thunderstorms with damaging winds, […]
