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A user demonstrating Metrolink's contactless fare payment pilot.
Newsby StaffJune 12, 2026

Southern California's Metrolink Debuts Contactless Fare Payment Pilot

Customers traveling between Redlands and Los Angeles can now tap their preferred payment method, including a credit or debit card, mobile wallet, or wearable device, at station validators before boarding and again while exiting.

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A Metrolink station with two trains.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 23, 2025

Metrolink Expands Smart Crossing Technology to LA County

Metrolink expands its smart crossing technology to Los Angeles County, improving safety and reducing delays for drivers, pedestrians, and rail passengers.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 10, 2025

North America’s First Hydrogen-Powered ZEMU Passenger Train Sets Date to Begin Revenue Service

The train will depart the Metrolink San Bernardino Downtown Station in the city of San Bernardino at 10:32 a.m. and serve riders on the nine-mile Arrow Corridor of Metrolink’s San Bernardino Line throughout the day.

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Articlesby Alex RomanAugust 25, 2025

SEPTA, MetroLink Tulsa Redefine Paratransit Through RideCo Partnership

With SEPTA Access in Philadelphia and LinkAssist in Tulsa, both agencies partnered with RideCo to transform outdated systems into cutting-edge, AI-powered services, earning them each a METRO Magazine Innovative Solutions Award.

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Newsby StaffJune 25, 2025

Metrolink Launches Simplified, More Affordable Fare Structure Pilot Program

The revamped fare menu streamlines ticket options, reduces the cost of most monthly passes, and introduces new day-pass options — changes rooted in direct rider feedback and part of Metrolink’s broader transformation into a true regional passenger rail system.

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Newsby StaffMay 29, 2025

Passenger Rail Set to Resume in Southern California After Emergency Bluff Reinforcement

Metrolink and Amtrak Pacific Surfliner will fully restore service on June 7 following completion of Phase 1 coastal stabilization work led by OCTA, protecting California’s only coastal rail link between Orange and San Diego counties.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 14, 2025

Southern California's Metrolink Celebrates Customer Appreciation Day

Members of Metrolink’s board of directors and local elected officials joined Metrolink CEO Darren Kettle and staff to surprise morning travelers with sweet treats and messages of affirmation at station pop-up events throughout the six-county system.

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Metrolink Trains
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 15, 2025

Southern California's Metrolink Adjusts Schedules to Enhance Reliability

Metrolink is adjusting their San Bernardino Line schedule to combat congestion on the track and make their service run smoothly for everyone.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 17, 2024

Southern California's Metrolink to Debut Significant Service Increases

Beginning in October, Metrolink is adding 32 weekday trains, accounting for a nearly 23% increase in service.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 6, 2024

L.A. Metro Lands $893M from Feds for Light Rail Transit Project

The transformational light rail line will create important new connections with a host of new and existing local and regional transit services in the San Fernando Valley, including Metrolink, Amtrak, Metro G Line, Metro B Line, and other planned Metro transit projects now in the works.

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