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Newsby StaffDecember 21, 2011

Metrolink, Caltrans post train commute times on freeway

Train and highway travel times are being displayed weekdays on the northbound Interstate 5 and westbound State Route 91 electronic signs located closest to the Anaheim and Fullerton train stations.

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Newsby StaffNovember 10, 2011

Metrolink launches 'bike cars' to transport cyclists

As cycling's popularity as a commuting option continues to grow, Metrolink is introducing bike cars into weekday service on 34 trains to provide for additional bike storage. Cyclists gathered in Orange County for the inaugural ride.

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Newsby StaffOctober 27, 2011

HDR wins Calif. rail contract

The contract includes work delivering the Redlands First-Mile Metrolink Extension and alternative analysis phase of the Redlands Passenger Rail Project.

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Newsby StaffOctober 18, 2011

Metrolink, L.A. Metro win NARP award

Metrolink has accelerated its implementation strategy for Positive Train Control, a technology capable of detecting and preventing collisions before they occur, and is on schedule to put the system into operation ahead of the 2015 federal deadline.

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Newsby StaffOctober 14, 2011

Calif. Metrolink opens new parking structure

Serving approximately 800 daily passengers, the station has enhanced its parking facilities to account for anticipated future growth. The parking lot previously accommodated 300 vehicles and was at capacity.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 23, 2011

Calif.’s Metrolink unveils ‘quiet cars’

Beginning Oct. 3, a passenger car on every weekday Metrolink train will be designated as a quiet car to ensure peace and quiet for passengers that prefer an almost noiseless commute. The second car away from the locomotive on each train set will be designated as the quiet car.

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Newsby StaffAugust 18, 2011

Metrolink receives $46M for positive train control

Implementation is mandated for all rail providers by 2015 by the federal Rail Safety Improvement Act.

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Newsby StaffJuly 20, 2011

First Transit wins Minn. Contract renewal

More than 470,000 people ride MetroLink annually, connecting them to many points throughout the twin cities region.

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Newsby StaffJune 3, 2011

Calif.-based Metrolink's camera program to move forward

This state court challenge is separate from BLET's federal challenge which Metrolink won in the federal court on similar motions and which the BLET appealed to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.

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Newsby StaffMarch 29, 2011

Calif.'s OCTA completes sales tax program, touts benefits

The half-cent sales tax, collected over the past two decades, provided $1 billion for Metrolink service and senior and disabled bus fare stabilization. On April 1, the first half-cent of what is estimated to be $15 billion over the next 30 years will be collected for Measure M2.

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