More service on the way.

Get ready for more Metrolink service. It’s all part of the Metrolink Service Expansion Program (MSEP). Starting in 2010, rail service between Fullerton and Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo stations will increase. The expanded service will be rolled out over the next five years, depending on ridership and available operating funds.

In addition to more frequent service, a number of track and signal improvements will be made. The improvements include building additional passenger platforms and train turnback facilities at the Fullerton and Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo stations.

Station improvements are also part of the program. OCTA, in partnership with the City of Tustin, has hired a design team to develop and design a parking structure for the Tustin station. Construction is expected to begin in summer 2010 and take approximately 12 months to complete. When completed, the Tustin station is expected to provide approximately 850 parking spaces and additional passenger amenities such as restrooms, improved pedestrian access and improved bus access.

The City of Fullerton has also partnered with OCTA to construct a new parking structure for the Fullerton Transportation Center. The proposed 1,000-space parking structure should provide significant relief to this station. Construction of the parking structure, led by the City of Fullerton, is expected to begin during summer 2010.

Metrolink has new locomotives and rail cars on order. The new equipment will be used to add rail cars to existing Metrolink trains that are at or near capacity, and to provide locomotive and rail cars for the service expansion.