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Newsby StaffMay 30, 2019

Ill.'s MetroLINK adds 5 Proterra battery-electric buses

The agency also employed an innovative solution to deploy the latest depot charging equipment while maximizing safety and space.

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Newsby StaffMay 27, 2019

Via expands L.A. ride-sharing program to serve select Metrolink stations

The free ride option is for a limited time, with the ongoing fare set to be announced once the free promotion is complete.

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Newsby StaffMay 15, 2019

Talgo-SYSTRA venture to rebuild Metrolink railcars

Will rebuild up to 121 Bombardier railcars operated by Metrolink for a total contract value of $138.9 million.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 20, 2019

Metrolink installs defibrillators on all trains

Move comes after California state legislature made AEDs mandatory on commuter rail systems by July 2020.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 15, 2019

All required railroads met statutory deadline, schedule for PTC

Notably, Quarter Four data also show PTC systems are in operation on almost 46,000 of the nearly 58,000-route miles.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 3, 2019

Calif.'s NCTD completes full PTC implementation

Is one of only four U.S. agencies that has completed PTC implementation by the federally-mandated deadline of Dec. 31, 2018.

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Newsby StaffDecember 17, 2018

LA Metro's Wiggins named CEO of Metrolink

Wiggins replaces Art Leahy who announced his retirement on Oct. 12 after 48 years in transportation.

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Newsby StaffDecember 4, 2018

Metrolink enables customers to print tickets at home

Tickets purchased through the web portal contain a secure barcode that is scanned onboard by inspectors using a Masabi app.

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Newsby StaffOctober 22, 2018

Metrolink awarded $91.2M in state funds for rail safety upgrades

Will be used for program to build infrastructure to boost regional passenger rail service frequency to at least 30 minutes systemwide.

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Newsby StaffOctober 15, 2018

Metrolink's Art Leahy announces retirement

A 47-year veteran of the transportation industry, Leahy joined Metrolink after leading Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority as CEO from 2009 to 2015.

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