Metrolink announces three executive appointments
Yesterday, Metrolink Chief Executive Officer Stephanie Wiggins announced three chief-level appointments to the agency’s leadership team.
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Metrolink prepares for O&M contract
Metrolink, Southern California’s regional/commuter rail service, is preparing to release a request for proposals (RFP) for its first-ever combined O&M (operations and maintenance) contract, and will hold an event on Feb. 15
U.S. rail network could be a year from meeting federal PTC goals
The U.S. transportation network looks to be a year from meeting its full implementation goals for positive train control (PTC), following developments as the 2018 year came to a close.
California rail projects win big as state announces millions in transportation funding
The pot of cash available to contractors, engineers and other rail-service providers in California just got bigger. The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announced last week that the California Transportation Commission (CTC) will
O’Connor joins Metrolink Board
The Metrolink Board of Directors has appointed Pam O’Connor, a Santa Monica city councilmember, as an alternate director.
New Metrolink co-CEOs as Leahy retires
In a change of leadership, Southern California’s commuter rail operator Metrolink is bidding farewell to one chief executive, and hello to co-CEOs as of January.
Southern California rail operators call to stop track tragedies during rail safety month
Metrolink and the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA), joined by regional passenger rail and freight operators, law enforcement agencies and Operation Lifesaver, issued a call to stop track tragedies Sept. 18 by
Metrolink SCORE(s) state funds for regional rail improvements
Metrolink’s Southern California Optimized Rail Expansion (SCORE) Program received what was described as the first down payment on the program from the California Transportation Commission (CTC).
California rail providers receive $52M in state funding
The California State Transportation Agency awarded $51.9 million in State Rail Assistance program funding to seven recipients. The funds are made possible by the passage of state Senate Bill 1 (SB 1) last year.