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Metrolink Orange County Line and Inland Empire-Orange County Line Track Closure - October 10-11

OCTA Service Announcement

>Alternative transportation for rail passengers is not being offered. In lieu of train travel, Metrolink is encouraging passengers to check OCTA bus routes. > >The 91/Perris Valley Line will operate as scheduled.

Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Announcement

>There will be no Pacific Surfliner train service anywhere along the corridor between San Diego and San Luis Obispo due to scheduled track closures.  > >No bus bridges will be provided. Amtrak Connection Bus routes will continue to operate. However, any regularly scheduled train connections to the buses will not be available.  Please make alternate travel arrangements.

u/Sufficient-Double502 — 14 days ago
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OCTA Board 9/28: Support $10.5m for Metrolink (despite $12.5m requested by Metrolink), OCTA $46m/yr. level for Metrolink

Report to the OCTA Board: Approval of the Orange County Transportation Authority’s [OCTA] Fiscal Year 2026-27 Metrolink Operating Subsidy for the Second Quarter

Recommendation

Approve up to $10.5 million for the Orange County Transportation Authority’s fiscal year 2026-27 second-quarter contribution to the Southern California Regional Rail Authority operating subsidy, which, together with the $14.5 million previously approved for the first quarter, would establish a total authorized operating subsidy contribution of up to $25 million through December 31, 2026, contingent upon all other member agencies approving their respective operating subsidy contributions.

Background

pgs. 1-2

>In December 2025, OCTA communicated to Metrolink that its fiscal year (FY) 2026-27 operating contribution would need to remain within an annual funding level of $46 million. This funding level was established through OCTA’s long-range financial plan and reflects the need to preserve the long-term sustainability of M2 revenues through 2041 while continuing to support regional rail service in Orange County.

pgs. 2-3

>Following OCTA's first-quarter approval, Metrolink continued development of its FY 2026-27 operating budget and service plan. On July 18, 2026, Metrolink transmitted a draft operating budget to the member agencies that identified OCTA's proposed operating contribution at approximately $52.2 million, exceeding OCTA's established $46 million annual funding level by approximately $6.2 million. The proposed contribution was also associated with a systemwide service level approximately 20 percent below the service budgeted for FY 2025-26.

pg. 3

>On July 30, 2026, OCTA formally requested that Metrolink develop and evaluate a revised operating plan that recognizes OCTA's maximum FY 2026-27 operating contribution of $46 million. OCTA also requested responses to outstanding questions regarding proposed budget assumptions and supporting information, as well as corresponding service and crew adjustments necessary to develop an operating plan that is operationally feasible and financially sustainable within member agency funding constraints.

>Through the continued budget development process, Metrolink has most recently identified OCTA's requested FY 2026-27 operating subsidy at $51.9 million. The current request remains $5.9 million above OCTA's established funding level. OCTA does not agree with the $51.9 million requested subsidy and maintains its FY 2026-27 operating contribution will not exceed $46 million***.***

>OCTA did not support the proposed operating subsidy because it exceeded OCTA's established FY 2026-27 funding level, was inconsistent with OCTA's long-range financial plan, and did not factor in the 20 percent reduction in ongoing service levels.

>The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) has also communicated a funding constraint. Metrolink’s proposed operating subsidy for Metro exceeded Metro’s stated available funding level. Metro has similarly requested that the budget development process evaluate opportunities to reduce the funding gap through reasonable adjustments to operating costs and revenue assumptions before considering additional service reductions.

pg. 4

>Approval of the recommended second-quarter amount does not constitute OCTA’s acceptance of Metrolink’s requested $51.9 million annual operating subsidy or the underlying budget and service assumptions used to develop that amount. OCTA continues to maintain that its total FY 2026-27 operating contribution will not exceed $46 million.

>In addition to the annual operating subsidy, OCTA is responsible for a portion of the costs associated with Metrolink capital and rehabilitation projects. OCTA is not proposing funding for Metrolink capital or rehabilitation expenditures at this time.

Attachment B - Metrolink Transmittal to Metrolink Board of Directors, from Tom Schamber, Chief Financial Officer, Metrolink, dated July 17, 2026, Approval of an Extension of the Continuing Appropriations Resolution for FY 27

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u/Sufficient-Double502 — 19 days ago
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Metrolink Board 9/25: Multiple Unit (MU) Implementation Plan (i.e., Hydrogen trains), Costs (e.g., station platforms, Antelope Valley and San Bernardino line pilots)

Multiple Unit (MU) Implementation Plan Final Report

pg. 6

Additional Considerations

>Hydrogen fuel long-term availability and associated cost is unpredictable > >Luggage from Brightline West transfers at Rancho Cucamonga has not been considered in the assessment of ridership capacity

Next steps

>The Authority will respond to any future requests provided by SBCTA, Metro or the State regarding implementation of ZEMUs on the Metrolink system.

Attachment A - MU Implementation Plan - Tables

Attachment B - Final Multiple Unit Implementation Plan

pg. 69 - Recommended Long-Term Solution: Train Interior Reconfiguration

>For permanent implementation of MUs, reconfiguration of the overall train interior is recommended as a long-term solution rather than adding new mini-high platforms in addition to those at the standard location. Permanent mini-high installation would incur significant capital cost, whereas the interior configuration of the vehicles purchased could be specified at minimal cost before manufacturing begins.

pgs. 69-70 - Platform Extensions

>With the exception of the Cal State LA station, all platforms on the SBL and AVL can accommodate a single, 320-foot-long 4-car FLIRT. However, per current SCRRA design standards, the centerline of the existing mini-high is set 60 feet from the nearest end of platform under the assumption that [Americans with Disabilities Act] ADA boarding can be done from any car on the train, with ADA boarding at the frontmost car as standard operation.
>
>In comparison, the current layout of the 4-car Caltrans MUs limits ADA-accessible boarding to the second or third car only, because the interior configuration does not provide space for wheelchairs. Thus, spotting a MU in line with the existing mini-high would place the lead car beyond the edge of the platform, making it entirely inaccessible for passengers to board or detrain... The addition of temporary mini-high platforms placed further down the station platform would resolve this issue.

pgs. 70-71 - Platform Extensions

>Of the 25 (not including LAUS) current station stops on the SBL and AVL combined, 13 are currently unable to fully accommodate eight-car (2 4-car sets) MU operations without investing in improvements to station infrastructure (i.e. platform extensions).
>
>The remaining 12 stations have platforms that are at least 680 feet, the standard length set forth by SCRRA design guidelines and require minimal modifications. At stations where the length of the station platform(s) is insufficient for all-door boarding, an analysis was performed that looked at potential platform extension improvements.

pg. 71 - Platform Extension Capital Costs (for 8 stations)

  • Palmdale
  • Vincent Grade/Acton
  • Newhall
  • Sylmar/San Fernando
  • Burbank-Downtown

Antelope Valley Line: $38,496,630

  • Covina
  • Claremont
  • Rancho Cucamonga

San Bernardino Line: $14,423,401

Combined Total: $52,920,031

pgs. 72-73 - Constrained Stations

>Cal State LA Station has the shortest platform on the SBL, at 258 feet. As such, the platform can only accommodate a maximum of three cars at any given time. > >El Monte Station consists of an island platform with a length of 588 feet. The last car of the eight-car set would not be directly accessible to the platform as a result. In fact, if the first car is aligned with the existing mini high platform, the opposite end of the train would be within the limit of the at-grade crossing directly East of the station. Both the grade crossing as well as the control point immediately west of the station physically consign the platform to its current length. > > > >Baldwin Park Station has a single 510-foot platform, which would leave the last two MU cars inaccessible. Like El Monte Station, the end of the train would be spotted within the limits of the existing grade crossing east of the station, though there are currently plans to replace the existing grade crossing with a grade-separated undercrossing. The platform is also constrained by a significant cultural archway to the east and a pedestrian overhead structure to the west of the station. > > > >Lastly, the Sun Valley Station on the AVL has a platform that is 600 feet long with existing signal houses located on either end of the platform that limit options to extend the platform without signal and wiring rework. However, it should be noted that this station is proposed to be relocated as part of the California High-Speed Rail project, providing an opportunity to bring platform lengths in conformance with current standards. > > > >As previously noted, any station platform that is less than the standard 680 feet would not be able to accommodate an entire 8-car FLIRT consist at once. Unlike the current [locomotive hauled coaches] LHC trains, which have vestibules at both ends of each non-cab car allowing passengers to move between cars at any time, each 4-car FLIRT has a cab compartment at either end of the trainset that prevents passengers from moving between trainsets that are coupled to form 8-car consists. > > > >In order for passengers to board or detrain at all doors of an 8-car MU at the constrained stations, the train would need to double-spot. However, doing so would result in additional dwell time at these locations and consequently lead to MU-operated services falling behind their proposed clockface schedules, or modified versions thereof. > > > >To preserve schedule adherence, recommended operations would be to spot the train with the first door aligned with the mini-high, consistent with ADA-access at other stations, and advise passengers using these stations to sit in pre-designated sections of the train or move between cars after boarding or before alighting, as is current practice with LHCs serving Cal State LA. > >This could potentially result in overcrowding in certain cars due to passengers’, especially those with disabilities, ability to easily move between train cars.

pg. 82-86 - ZEMU Pilot

pg. 83

Antelope Valley Pilot

>The first stage of potential pilot implementation would be to determine the specific operating pattern for the proposed MU service.
>
>Preliminary scheduling analysis indicates opportunities to run MUs between trains in the current schedule between LAUS and Burbank Airport-South or Van Nuys, but this should be verified with more detailed analysis prior to implementation.

San Bernardino Line Pilot

>For the San Bernardino Line, existing track capacity precludes operating additional service as overlay to the existing daytime schedule, limiting potential pilot operation to either additional late night or weekend service or replacement of existing trains in the schedule. Within the current schedule, some trains operate only between LAUS and Montclair. (Not updated for the current Metrolink service on the San Bernardino Line)

pg. 84 - Combined Pilot

>A pilot could be pursued on both lines either concurrently or sequentially. The equipment cycle for the pilot vehicle could be designed to include trips on both lines in the same day, but fewer trips on each line. Alternatively, the service could be piloted on one line for a period and then shifted to the other line.

Total capital costs

  • L.A. Union Station - Van Nuys: $19,186,000
  • L.A. Union Station - Downtown Burbank: $19,202,000
  • L.A. Union Station - Montclair: $19,202,000
  • Combined pilot: $19,274,000

Multiple Unit Implementation Plan PowerPoint

u/Sufficient-Double502 — 22 days ago
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L.A. Metro Board 9/24: Vote on FY26 Metrolink Spending & FY27 Supportive Actions

Report to the L.A. Metro Board of Directors

>RECOMMENDATION
> >CONSIDER:
> >A. AUTHORIZING the Chief Executive Officer or their designee to execute Metrolink’s second continuing resolution to extend Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) budget authorization through the second quarter of Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) until January 1, 2027, and execute all necessary agreements between Metro and the Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA or Metrolink) based on the continuing resolution; >
>B. APPROVING additional funding in the amount of up to $365,202 for Metro’s share of the San Bernardino Line 25% Fare Reduction Program using Proposition C 10%/Measure M 1% SCRRA dedicated funds and extending the program from June 30, 2025, to June 30, 2030; >
>C. APPROVING Burbank Airport-South Metrolink station safety improvements using Measure R 3% SCRRA dedicated funds in the amount up to $1.3 million; >
>D. APPROVING Pomona-Downtown Metrolink station Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements using Measure R 3% SCRRA dedicated funds in the amount up to $256,720; >
>E. EXTENDING the lapsing dates for funds previously allocated to SCRRA for 12 State of Good Repair and capital project Memoranda of Understanding (MOU); and >
>F. RECEIVING AND FILING an update on Metrolink Station Planning and Updates. (pgs. 6-7)*

>SANDOVAL AMENDMENT: Direct the CEO to request Metrolink to conduct a full, transparent, and comprehensive audit of the following: > >A. Train parts/locomotives and safety concerns at Metrolink;
B. A forensic audit to explain the March 2026 service reduction; and
C. A review of Alstom’s performance in maintaining and operating Metrolink’s locomotives, under both their current and prior contract.

*The Metrolink Station Planning and Updates are also posted as screenshots.

Attachment A - Riverside Operating Agreement

PowerPoint Presentation

u/Sufficient-Double502 — 22 days ago
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L.A. Metro Construction Committee Sept. 16: Doran St. Grade Separation LOP Budget Vote

Report to the Construction Committee

RECOMMENDATION

AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to:

>A. ESTABLISH a Life-of-Project (LOP) budget for the Doran Street Grade Separation Project (Project) in the amount of $116,242,594;

>B. NEGOTIATE and EXECUTE all contracts, modifications, and agreements up to the authorized LOP budget for the Doran Street Grade Separation Project; and

>C. AMEND the FY27 budget for the Doran Street Grade Separation Project by $8,497,108 for a total of $30,348,345.

BACKGROUND

>The Project serves a critical rail corridor utilized by Metrolink, Amtrak, Union Pacific, and future operations of the California High-Speed Rail.

>The Project will construct a new vehicle bridge extending from West San Fernando Road in the City of Glendale, passing underneath State Route 134, and connecting to the existing Fairmont Avenue Bridge.

Attachment A - Doran Street GS Funding and Expenditure Plan

PowerPoint Presentation

u/Sufficient-Double502 — 30 days ago
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Metrolink Arrow FY27 Budget: Revenues Down (CPP College Pass Program?), Costs and Support/Subsidies Up

Metrolink Arrow Proposed FY27 Budget Report

Issue

>Arrow Service provides Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) and Zero Emission Multiple Unit (ZEMU) transportation over a 9-mile rail corridor from San Bernardino-Downtown to Redlands- University.
>
>An approved budget is required to provide funding for this service for FY27. This service is funded solely by SBCTA.

Recommendation

>It is recommended that the Committee recommend the Board approve transmittal of the Proposed FY27 Arrow Service Budget to the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) for their review and adoption.

Operating revenue - $569,000

$120,000 (17%) decrease vs. FY26 Budget

  • $33,800 CPP (Cal Poly Pomona?) College Pass Program

Expenses - $18.3 million

  • $800,000 (3.8%) increase vs. FY26 Budget

Support -  $18.3 million

  • $810,000 (4.6%) increase vs. FY26 Budget

Attachment A - Arrow Budget FY27 Compared to FY26**

Attachment B - Arrow Operating Statement History

Attachment C - FY27 Arrow Capital Projects Cash Flow

Attachment D - FY27 SGR Arrow Proposed Project

Attachment E - FY27 SGR Arrow Carryover

Attachment F - FY27 New Capital Arrow Carryover

Presentation - Proposed FY27 Arrow Service Budget

u/Sufficient-Double502 — 1 month ago
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Metrolink July 2026 Financial Results - Everything's Up vs. July 2025: Ridership, Revenue, Expenses, Losses

NOTE: Metrolink begins every fiscal year in July.

Report of FY27 Financial Results for the One Month Ended July 2026

Metrolink Systemwide Operating Statement for July 2026 (vs. FY26 Actual)

July 2026 Systemwide Ridership

  • 675,000
    • 16% increase
  • 7-22% increase by line
  • 91/PV and IEOC highest % ridership increases

July 2026 Fare Revenue

  • $3.9 million vs. $3.5 million
    • 10.6% increase
  • Increase from base revenue & 48% increase in Mobility-4-All
    • Mobility-4-All users can now use Metrolink App to buy tickets (pg. 2)
  • IEOC Line highest fare revenue increase (18%)

Operating Results vs. FY26 Actual

Operating Revenue

  • $5.6 million vs. $5.5 million
    • $63,000 increase (1.1%)

Expenses

  • $28.3 million vs. $26.3 million
    • $2 million increase (7.6%)

Overall Net Loss

  • $22.8 million vs. $20.8 million
    • $1.9 million increase (9.3%)

Metrolink Arrow Operating Statement for July 2026 (vs. FY26 Actual)

Ridership

  • 14,000 vs. 9,000
    • 56% increase

pg. 3

>Both subsidized and unsubsidized ridership showed increases. The increase is driven largely be a very successful Free College Student program which is subsidized by SBCTA.

Fare Revenues

  • $23,705 vs. $20,324
    • $3,380 higher
    • 16.6% increase

Operating Results

Operating Revenue

  • $45,720 vs. $40,805
    • $4,875 higher
    • 11.9% increase

Expenses

  • $1.29 million vs. $1.26 million
    • $27,739 higher
    • 2.2% increase

Support required

  • $1.29 million vs. $1.26 million
    • $22,864 more
    • 1.9% increase

Attachment A - Metrolink Operating Statement

Attachment B - Arrow July Operating Statement

Attachment C - Ridership By Line

Presentation - July 2026 Financial Results

u/Sufficient-Double502 — 1 month ago
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Metrolink July 2026 Financial Results - Everything's Up vs. July 2025: Ridership, Revenue, Expenses, Losses

NOTE: Metrolink begins every fiscal year in July.

Report of FY27 Financial Results for the One Month Ended July 2026

Metrolink Systemwide Operating Statement for July 2026 (vs. FY26 Actual)

July 2026 Systemwide Ridership

  • 675,000
    • 16% increase
  • 7-22% increase by line
  • 91/PV and IEOC highest % ridership increases

July 2026 Fare Revenue

  • $3.9 million vs. $3.5 million
    • 10.6% increase
  • Increase from base revenue & 48% increase in Mobility-4-All
    • Mobility-4-All users can now use Metrolink App to buy tickets (pg. 2)
  • IEOC Line highest fare revenue increase (18%)

Operating Results vs. FY26 Actual

Operating Revenue

  • $5.6 million vs. $5.5 million
    • $63,000 increase (1.1%)

Expenses

  • $28.3 million vs. $26.3 million
    • $2 million increase (7.6%)

Overall Net Loss

  • $22.8 million vs. $20.8 million
    • $1.9 million increase (9.3%)

Metrolink Arrow Operating Statement for July 2026 (vs. FY26 Actual)

Ridership

  • 14,000 vs. 9,000
    • 56% increase

pg. 3

>Both subsidized and unsubsidized ridership showed increases. The increase is driven largely be a very successful Free College Student program which is subsidized by SBCTA.

Fare Revenues

  • $23,705 vs. $20,324
    • $3,380 higher
    • 16.6% increase

Operating Results

Operating Revenue

  • $45,720 vs. $40,805
    • $4,875 higher
    • 11.9% increase

Expenses

  • $1.29 million vs. $1.26 million
    • $27,739 higher
    • 2.2% increase

Support required

  • $1.29 million vs. $1.26 million
    • $22,864 more
    • 1.9% increase

Attachment A - Metrolink Operating Statement

Attachment B - Arrow July Operating Statement

Attachment C - Ridership By Line

Presentation - July 2026 Financial Results

u/Sufficient-Double502 — 1 month ago
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Alert: Tracks between Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo and Oceanside will be closed Sunday, Sept. 6 due to high tides.

The closure is necessary to ensure the safety of passengers and crews and allow emergency work to be performed along the rail corridor.

Please check metrolinktrains.com for updates.

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u/Sufficient-Double502 — 1 month ago
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Metrolink Arrow FY27 Budget: Revenues Down (CPP College Pass Program?), Costs and Support/Subsidies Up

Metrolink Arrow Proposed FY27 Budget Report

Issue

>Arrow Service provides Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) and Zero Emission Multiple Unit (ZEMU) transportation over a 9-mile rail corridor from San Bernardino-Downtown to Redlands- University. >
>An approved budget is required to provide funding for this service for FY27. This service is funded solely by SBCTA.

Recommendation

>It is recommended that the Committee recommend the Board approve transmittal of the Proposed FY27 Arrow Service Budget to the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) for their review and adoption.

Operating revenue - $569,000

  • $120,000 (17%) decrease vs. FY26 Budget
    • $33,800 CPP (Cal Poly Pomona?) College Pass Program

Expenses - $18.3 million

  • $800,000 (3.8%) increase vs. FY26 Budget

Support -  $18.3 million

  • $810,000 (4.6%) increase vs. FY26 Budget

Attachment A - Arrow Budget FY27 Compared to FY26

Attachment B - Arrow Operating Statement History

Attachment C - FY27 Arrow Capital Projects Cash Flow

Attachment D - FY27 SGR Arrow Proposed Project

Attachment E - FY27 SGR Arrow Carryover

Attachment F - FY27 New Capital Arrow Carryover

Presentation - Proposed FY27 Arrow Service Budget

u/Sufficient-Double502 — 1 month ago
▲ 10 r/InlandEmpire

What’s new: Riverside’s Turtle Creek Apartments fetch $34.5 million (Gift Article)

  • Mountain View complex snags $11 million
  • Target replacing Ulta with Beauty Studio
  • On the move
    • Ontario City Councilmember Debra Porada recently was appointed to the Ontario International Airport Authority Board of Commissioners, replacing Alan D. Wapner, who resigned from the board amid an FBI probe.
  • Groundbreaking this week
    • Fontana officials, along with representatives from the state and Related California, will gather Wednesday, Aug. 26 for the groundbreaking of Fontana Courtplace. The 50-unit 100% affordable development will convert a vacant lot into a three-story complex with one to 3-bedroom apartments and onsite social services for families earning between 30% to 60% area median income.
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u/Sufficient-Double502 — 2 months ago
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Tell SCAG: Make transit fares work for riders!

A regional transit trip should feel like one trip, not a maze of separate tickets and restrictions.

Riders deserve a fair system that works!

We need a system that meets riders where they are:

  • A unified regional transit smart card that works across Southern California
  • Open-loop payment, so riders can tap a contactless credit or debit card or smartphone when that works best for them
  • Accessible options for people without bank accounts, smartphones, or access to credit
  • Simple, fair transfers between agencies including Metro, Metrolink, OCTA/OC Bus, Omnitrans, and more
  • Fare policies that make regional travel intuitive instead of punishing riders for crossing a county line
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u/Sufficient-Double502 — 2 months ago