Metrolink (California)
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]
| Metrolink | |
|---|---|
  A Metrolink train in San Clemente | |
| Info | |
| Locale | Southern California |
| Transit type | Commuter rail |
| Number of lines |
|
| Number of stations | 69 |
| Daily ridership | 17,100 (weekdays, Q4 2023) |
| Chief executive | Darren Kettle[1] |
| Headquarters | Wilshire Grand Center Los Angeles, California |
| Website | metrolinktrains |
| Operation | |
| Began operation | October 26, 1992 |
| Operator(s) | Amtrak (under contract) |
| Number of vehicles | 60 locomotives, 274 rail cars, 3 DMU vehicles (Arrow Line) |
| Technical | |
| System length | 545.6 mi (878.1 km) |
| Track gauge | 4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge |
| Top speed | 90 mph (140 km/h) |
Lines
changeThere 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
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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]
Related pages
changeReferences
change- ↑ "Darren Kettle is named new Metrolink CEO". Los Angeles Times. City News Service. July 23, 2021. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
- ↑ "History of Metrolink". Southern California Regional Rail Authority. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "Metrolink System Map 2023" (PDF). Metrolink. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "Train Schedules | Metrolink". metrolinktrains.com. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
- ↑ "Where to Buy | Metrolink". metrolinktrains.com. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
- ↑ "Metrolink Considering Raising Fares Due to Higher Fuel Costs". Metrolink. April 26, 2005. Retrieved March 27, 2010.[permanent dead link]