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Metrolink (California)

Metrolink

A Metrolink train in San Clemente
Info
LocaleSouthern California
Transit typeCommuter rail
Number of lines
  • 8
Number of stations69
Daily ridership17,100 (weekdays, Q4 2023)
Chief executiveDarren Kettle[1]
HeadquartersWilshire Grand Center
Los Angeles, California
Websitemetrolinktrains.com
Operation
Began operationOctober 26, 1992; 32 years ago (1992-10-26)
Operator(s)Amtrak (under contract)
Number of vehicles60 locomotives, 274 rail cars, 3 DMU vehicles (Arrow Line)
Technical
System length545.6 mi (878.1 km)
Track gauge4 ft 8 12 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Top speed90 mph (140 km/h)

Metrolink is a commuter rail system in Southern California. It has stations in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Ventura, and San Diego Counties. The system started operations with three lines in 1991.[2] There are now eight lines and 69 stations in the system. Metrolink also connects with other public transportation services, such as Los Angeles Metro Rail, Sprinter, and Amtrak. Around 4,861,000 people rode Metrolink in 2023.[3]

Lines

There are eight lines and 69 stations in the Metrolink system. The lines go to different cities and neighborhoods in the Greater Los Angeles area. All lines, except the Inland Empire–Orange County Line, stop at Union Station. It is the major transit station in Los Angeles.[4]

Some Metrolink train lines have stations at popular event locations, such as the Pomona Fairplex.[5] Those stations are open only when events are taking place there. Most lines (except the Riverside Line) run on both weekdays and weekends.[6]

The table below shows the different lines and where they go to:

Line Termini Operation
Western/Northern Eastern/Southern
Antelope Valley 200 Lancaster

Lancaster

Los Angeles

Union Station

Daily
Inland Empire–Orange County 800 San Bernardino

San Bernardino-Downtown

Oceanside

Oceanside

Daily
Orange County 600 Los Angeles

Union Station

Oceanside

Oceanside

Daily
Riverside 400 Los Angeles

Union Station

Riverside

Riverside-Downtown

Weekdays only
San Bernardino 300 Los Angeles

Union Station

San Bernardino

San Bernardino–Downtown

Daily
Redlands

Redlands-University (express only)

Ventura County 100 Ventura

Verntura-East

Los Angeles

Union Station

Daily
91/Perris Valley 700 Los Angeles

Union Station

Perris

Perris-South

Daily
Arrow 3800 San Bernardino

San Bernardino–Downtown

Redlands

Redlands-University

Daily

Fares

A Metrolink ticket vending machine

To ride Metrolink trains, passengers need to pay the system's fare (ticket). Metrolink's fare includes a fee for riding the train and an additional cost based on the distance traveled. The extra charge goes up by 25 cents for every station the train passes.

Tickets can be bought at a Metrolink ticket vending machine. Machines are at every station. Passengers can also buy them on Metrolink's website and mobile app.[7]

Metrolink tickets can also be used for most connecting buses and trains. The Los Angeles Metro Rail system and certain Amtrak routes are examples.[8]

References

  1. "Darren Kettle is named new Metrolink CEO". Los Angeles Times. City News Service. July 23, 2021. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
  2. "History of Metrolink". Southern California Regional Rail Authority. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  3. "Public Transportation Ridership Report | Fourth Quarter 2023" (PDF). American Public Transportation Association. March 4, 2024. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 23, 2024. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
  4. "Metrolink System Map 2023" (PDF). Metrolink. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
  5. "Metrolink Caters to California Strawberry Festival Attendees with Enhanced Ventura County Line Schedule May 18-19". metrolinktrains.com. May 15, 2024. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
  6. "Train Schedules | Metrolink". metrolinktrains.com. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
  7. "Where to Buy | Metrolink". metrolinktrains.com. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
  8. "Metrolink Considering Raising Fares Due to Higher Fuel Costs". Metrolink. April 26, 2005. Retrieved March 27, 2010.[permanent dead link]
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