Metrolink - Southern California's major regional passenger rail system

Since 1992, Metrolink has provided Southern California with a safe, convenient driving alternative. When drivers choose Metrolink, traffic is eased and air quality is improved.

Metrolink is managed by the Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA), an 11-member joint powers authority representing the transportation commissions of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura counties. Metrolink trains operate on seven routes across a six-county, 538-route-mile network that includes a portion of northern San Diego.

Metrolink's Quality Trains Use Metrolink to travel to hundreds of destinations across Southern California. Our trains make your journey easier, stress-free, and safer.

A Metrolink trainset consists of three parts: locomotives, passenger cars, and cab cars.

Locomotives are specialized rail cars that house powerful engines that bring the power to your ride. Metrolink's double-decker passenger cars carry our most important assets, our riders, and are equipped with comfortable seating, bike storage, tables, and restrooms. Cab cars are special passenger cars with a control cab where our engineers operate our trains when in a push configuration.

1. Safety: Safety is foundational.
2. People: An appreciation for quality of life is reflected in everything we do, and every action values ​​the lives of our employees, fellow contractors, customers, and communities.
3. Quality: We follow best practices and principles and remain committed to providing high-quality service to every rider, every day.
4. Efficiency: As responsible stewards of public funds, we employ innovative solutions and continuous improvement to achieve the lowest cost and most efficient operations.
5. Growth: We continually seek innovative, progressive, and collaborative solutions to promote investment, develop partnerships, and increase capacity to improve mobility for Southern Californians.