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, […]
Riverside Line service disruption begins today through March 29
Between today and lasting through Friday, March 29, 2019, all Riverside Line trains may experience delays of up to 15 minutes due to a Union Pacific rail tie replacement project. […]
When to use the Emergency Pull
Each Metrolink passenger car has an emergency brake valve (emergency pull) that should be used to stop the train in the event of an emergency. In most scenarios, you should […]
Union Pacific maintenance project on the Riverside Line January 2 to March 29
Between Wednesday, Jan. 2 and lasting through Friday, March 29, 2019, all Riverside Line trains may experience delays of up to 15 minutes due to a Union Pacific rail tie […]
New Metrolink safety public service announcements debuts at Department of Motor Vehicles
Metrolink has begun a new strategic approach to reach motorists in Southern California by displaying Public Service Announcements (PSAs) in three Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) offices. These 30-second PSAs […]
Stay Safe – Stay off railroad tracks!
Each year, more than 1,000 North Americans are injured or killed while trespassing on train tracks. Watch one mother’s heartbreaking story. See the video below to see why it […]
December 2018/January 2019 Metrolink Matters is now available!
The December/January issue of Metrolink Matters is now available for your reading pleasure! Inside this issue, CEO Art Leahy says “goodbye,” find out about our upcoming holiday service, relive the […]
Remember safety during inclement 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, […]
