The high-frequency Metrolink service project is designed to complement the existing Metrolink commuter-rail service and includes various improvements to the rail network within Orange County. Improvements include increased train service north of the Fullerton Transportation Center, upgraded train stations and enhanced safety at railroad crossings.

Metrolink Service Expansion Program
During summer 2010, Orange County will increase the frequency of passenger-rail service between the Fullerton and Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo train stations to provide passengers with more opportunities to get to and from school, work and fun destinations in Orange County. 

Train Stations
Orange County Metrolink service began in 1994 with nearly 144,000 riders. Since then, Metrolink has increased round-trip routes, added new stations and has grown to three service lines that now serve more than 4 million passengers per year. As weekday passenger-rail service increases, additional parking facilities and station enhancements are necessary to accommodate future growth.

Railroad Crossing Improvements
In 2005, OCTA’s Board of Directors approved a $70-million program to enhance rail safety throughout the county. This program is the first countywide effort to enhance the rail corridor that will benefit thousands of community members who live near the 52 railroad crossings in Orange County.
 
Quiet Zones Reduce Train Horns
As safety enhancements are implemented at each railroad crossing, cities may apply to the Federal Railroad Administration to establish a designated quiet zone in each community so that trains will no longer need to blow their horns.

Be Rail Safe
It is important to learn and teach rail safety rules for children, pedestrians and drivers.

Information

Sarah Swensson

Community Relations Specialist

714.560.5376  |  sswensson@octa.net