Supervisor Do Joins Metrolink Board
Supervisor Andrew Do was recently appointed to represent Orange County on the Metrolink Board of Directors. His first meeting was Friday; so naturally, he took the train from Santa Ana!
“Southern Californians deserve frequent, safe, and reliable train service,” said Supervisor Do. “And we need it now more than ever as we face challenges including housing, long-distance commutes, and widespread traffic congestion.” Continue reading
City of Santa Ana
Orange County, Inland-Empire County and 91/Perris Valley lines to be affected
Metrolink will experience major service interruptions the second, third and fourth weekends in October due to several coordinated major construction and maintenance projects that will improve safety and reliability for Metrolink passengers.
Scheduled annual maintenance will take place the weekends of October 8-9, 15-16 and 22-23, and will substantially impact service on the Orange County, Inland Empire-Orange County and 91/Perris Valley lines. Continue reading
City of Santa Ana, Downtown Orange County
Community: Metrolink: NIGHTTIME ORANGE COUNTY TRACK WORK
Beginning Monday, Feb. 8, Metrolink will begin replacing 21,000 railroad ties in Orange County over the course of nine weeks between the cities of Orange and San Juan Capistrano.
The replacement work will begin near the Orange Metrolink Station and conclude at the Oso Road crossing in San Juan Capistrano. Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 25, 2015
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Joel Zlotnik (714) 560-5713; Eric Carpenter (714) 560-5697
Angels Express Returns for 2015 Season
Popular service returns to Angel Stadium, beginning April 2 and 3
ORANGE – Baseball fans will again be able to hop aboard the Angels Express to quickly get to and from Angels games this season, beginning with the first pre-season home games against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday and Friday, April 2 and 3.
The special Metrolink train service allows fans to avoid traffic jams and save on gas and money by skipping the car trip and parking fees. Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 24, 2014
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Joel Zlotnik (714) 560-5713; Eric Carpenter (714) 560-5697
Summer Kicks Off with Added Metrolink Weekend Service, Chance to Win Prizes with New Promotion
91 Line will add two round trips on Saturdays and Sundays starting July 5; Seven Summer Treasures promotion runs through Sept. 1
ORANGE – Summer is upon us and the Orange County Transportation Authority and Metrolink are offering two reasons to hop aboard a Metrolink train this season with added service and a new promotion.
New weekend Metrolink service between Riverside, Orange County and Los Angeles begins July 5. Continue reading
Ride Metrolink Free* to the Festival of Whales
The Festival of Whales is coming to Dana Point March 1, 2, 8 and 9. Rain or shine, the event will feature contests, exhibits, whale watching and more. Start the fun with OCTA at the Orange Station this Saturday, Mar. 1 at 9 a.m. The first 50 guests can ride Metrolink to the festival for FREE! Stop by and enjoy:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 20, 2014
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Joel Zlotnik (714) 560-5713, Eric Carpenter (714) 560-5697
OCTA Applauds Implementation of Positive Train Control
Metrolink will be the first commuter rail service in the nation to utilize the collision-avoidance system
ORANGE – Orange County Transportation Authority CEO Darrell Johnson praised today’s announcement by Metrolink that Positive Train Control has started to be implemented on the commuter rail line serving Southern California.
“Positive Train Control is a critically important safety enhancement and OCTA is very pleased to see the collision avoidance system now being rolled out on Metrolink trains,” said Johnson. “As public transit agencies, there is no greater responsibility than ensuring the well-being of the millions of people each year who depend upon us for either their daily commutes or for weekend recreational trips.” Continue reading
The San Clemente Ocean Festival takes place on Saturday, July 20 and Sunday July 21. There’s plenty of adventure at “The Greatest Show on Surf!” Watch top California lifesavers and watermen and women compete in the Open Ocean Paddle. See the Surf Race to Victory for stand up paddlers and the National Doryman’s Association races. Enjoy sand sculpting competitions and the ever-popular Great Rubber Duck Race. It’s a fun-filled event for the whole family and it’s easy to get there on Metrolink! Start your adventure from the moment you board! Leave your car, skip the weekend traffic, and ride!
For more information about the festival, visit oceanfestival.org. Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 10, 2013
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Joel Zlotnik (714) 560-5713, Laura Scheper (714) 560-5697
Metrolink Helps Residents Win Big With A Weekend Getaway
Enter for a chance to win trips to San Juan Capistrano, Anaheim, Pasadena and San Clemente
ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority and Metrolink are teaming up to offer residents a chance to win a relaxing and traffic-free weekend getaway for two at Orange County and Los Angeles destinations.
A winner will be chosen every two weeks from July 19 to Aug. 30 for four trips. The destinations, accommodations and drawing dates include: Continue reading
Nobody likes fighting freeway traffic. Take Metrolink to the rivalry game, instead, for only $7 round trip—including riding the Dodger Stadium Express shuttle to Dodger Stadium and back. That’s cheaper than paying for parking. Metrolink will offer special train service from Oceanside to L.A. Union Station for the May 27 and 28 Angels versus Dodgers baseball games at Dodger Stadium.
Trains will return 45 minutes after the game ends. This special train service is made possible by support from the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee. Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 23, 2013
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Joel Zlotnik (714) 560-5713, Laura Scheper (714) 560-5697
Ride Metrolink and Experience San Juan Capistrano
Riders can win free Metrolink tickets and enjoy food and music at the event
ORANGE – Free food, music and a chance to win Metrolink tickets will be part of a Saturday, June 8 kick-off event in Santa Ana as the Orange County Transportation Authority invites residents to “Make it Your Mission to Experience San Juan Capistrano” by rail.
The event begins at the Santa Ana Transportation Center, where San Juan Capistrano Mayor John Taylor and Mayor Pro Tem Sam Allevato are expected to attend the short celebration before joining passengers on the train to San Juan Capistrano for a day in Orange County’s oldest community. Continue reading