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New board report on Metro's congestion pricing study w/ third round of analysis, lessons from New York and next steps to be presented this Thursday.
Full overview here: open.substack.com/pub/socaltra...
Full overview here: open.substack.com/pub/socaltra...
Congestion pricing proposal resurfaces in Los Angeles
A new board report provides an update on Metro's Traffic Reduction Study, with additional data, modeling, and lessons from New York's recently implemented version.
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October 14, 2025 at 12:43 AM
New board report on Metro's congestion pricing study w/ third round of analysis, lessons from New York and next steps to be presented this Thursday.
Full overview here: open.substack.com/pub/socaltra...
Full overview here: open.substack.com/pub/socaltra...
New cost estimates for the Slauson-Union Station segment of the Southeast Gateway Line were presented at the July 2nd TAC meeting.
Fully underground aligbment past I-10 is projected at $12.2 billion, and aerial alignment at $8.9 billion.
Full article: socaltransiteer.substack.com/p/extending-...
Fully underground aligbment past I-10 is projected at $12.2 billion, and aerial alignment at $8.9 billion.
Full article: socaltransiteer.substack.com/p/extending-...
September 11, 2025 at 2:38 PM
New cost estimates for the Slauson-Union Station segment of the Southeast Gateway Line were presented at the July 2nd TAC meeting.
Fully underground aligbment past I-10 is projected at $12.2 billion, and aerial alignment at $8.9 billion.
Full article: socaltransiteer.substack.com/p/extending-...
Fully underground aligbment past I-10 is projected at $12.2 billion, and aerial alignment at $8.9 billion.
Full article: socaltransiteer.substack.com/p/extending-...
LA Metro presentation on copper theft impacts across the system. Sourced from SGV and Westside Service Councils.
September 8, 2025 at 3:16 PM
LA Metro presentation on copper theft impacts across the system. Sourced from SGV and Westside Service Councils.
New renderings for the LA General Medical Center Metrolink infill station, sourced from the September 8 San Gabriel Valley Service Council Agenda! Also includes a project timeline and sitemap.
September 6, 2025 at 3:27 AM
New renderings for the LA General Medical Center Metrolink infill station, sourced from the September 8 San Gabriel Valley Service Council Agenda! Also includes a project timeline and sitemap.
Official Metrolink hydrogen train (ZEMU) revenue service date - September 13th, according to the notes from SBCTA's September 3rd Board of Directors meeting.
Read the full breakdown: socaltransiteer.substack.com/p/zemu-hydro...
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SBCTA's ZEMU hydrogen train is set to launch on September 13
After a short stint of delays because of PTC testing, we finally have a revenue service date.
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August 30, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Official Metrolink hydrogen train (ZEMU) revenue service date - September 13th, according to the notes from SBCTA's September 3rd Board of Directors meeting.
Read the full breakdown: socaltransiteer.substack.com/p/zemu-hydro...
Read the full breakdown: socaltransiteer.substack.com/p/zemu-hydro...
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SBCTA finally has a date for its service debut of the over-budget and behind-schedule hydrogen Arrow train, one year after it was supposed to debut. Let's see whether they can run consistent service. socaltransiteer.substack.com/p/zemu-hydro...
SBCTA's ZEMU hydrogen train is set to launch on September 13
After a short stint of delays because of PTC testing, we finally have a revenue service date.
socaltransiteer.substack.com
August 29, 2025 at 9:22 PM
SBCTA finally has a date for its service debut of the over-budget and behind-schedule hydrogen Arrow train, one year after it was supposed to debut. Let's see whether they can run consistent service. socaltransiteer.substack.com/p/zemu-hydro...
Metrolink Ventura - Goleta service (Pacific Surfliner service expansion) has been delayed due to UP negotiations. New timeline is predicting early 2026.
August 25, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Metrolink Ventura - Goleta service (Pacific Surfliner service expansion) has been delayed due to UP negotiations. New timeline is predicting early 2026.
Update on the ZEMU train (for Arrow) in San Bernardino
ZEMUs will be testing a third time because their PTC system had to be redone. Testing is scheduled for Tuseday thru Friday next week. Following this and FRA approval, we should see the ZEMUs entering service soon.
ZEMUs will be testing a third time because their PTC system had to be redone. Testing is scheduled for Tuseday thru Friday next week. Following this and FRA approval, we should see the ZEMUs entering service soon.
August 23, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Update on the ZEMU train (for Arrow) in San Bernardino
ZEMUs will be testing a third time because their PTC system had to be redone. Testing is scheduled for Tuseday thru Friday next week. Following this and FRA approval, we should see the ZEMUs entering service soon.
ZEMUs will be testing a third time because their PTC system had to be redone. Testing is scheduled for Tuseday thru Friday next week. Following this and FRA approval, we should see the ZEMUs entering service soon.
July 2025 Division 20 Portal Widening & Turnback Progress Update
Overall project progress is 84% complete. Most work is focused on the tracks, switches and making sure they are safe to operate and test on.
Overall project progress is 84% complete. Most work is focused on the tracks, switches and making sure they are safe to operate and test on.
August 20, 2025 at 6:30 PM
July 2025 Division 20 Portal Widening & Turnback Progress Update
Overall project progress is 84% complete. Most work is focused on the tracks, switches and making sure they are safe to operate and test on.
Overall project progress is 84% complete. Most work is focused on the tracks, switches and making sure they are safe to operate and test on.
July 2025 D Line Extension Phase 3 Project Update
Design is 99% done, overall construction 63.5% complete. Main activities are concrete installation and pouring, as well as initial electrical work.
Design is 99% done, overall construction 63.5% complete. Main activities are concrete installation and pouring, as well as initial electrical work.
August 20, 2025 at 1:47 PM
July 2025 D Line Extension Phase 3 Project Update
Design is 99% done, overall construction 63.5% complete. Main activities are concrete installation and pouring, as well as initial electrical work.
Design is 99% done, overall construction 63.5% complete. Main activities are concrete installation and pouring, as well as initial electrical work.
July 2025 D Line Extension Phase Phase 2 Project Update
Project is 78% complete, structural construction & track installation underway
Project is 78% complete, structural construction & track installation underway
August 20, 2025 at 1:34 PM
July 2025 D Line Extension Phase Phase 2 Project Update
Project is 78% complete, structural construction & track installation underway
Project is 78% complete, structural construction & track installation underway
July 2025 D Line Extension Phase 1 Progress Update
Project is 98% complete, systems testing underway across the entire phase.
Project is 98% complete, systems testing underway across the entire phase.
August 20, 2025 at 1:20 PM
July 2025 D Line Extension Phase 1 Progress Update
Project is 98% complete, systems testing underway across the entire phase.
Project is 98% complete, systems testing underway across the entire phase.
Metrolink Goleta - Ventura commuter service update -
Will be branded as part of the Pacific Surfliner service, but operated by Metrolink. It will not use the same style of codeshare as the Ventura County Line.
Will be branded as part of the Pacific Surfliner service, but operated by Metrolink. It will not use the same style of codeshare as the Ventura County Line.
August 15, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Metrolink Goleta - Ventura commuter service update -
Will be branded as part of the Pacific Surfliner service, but operated by Metrolink. It will not use the same style of codeshare as the Ventura County Line.
Will be branded as part of the Pacific Surfliner service, but operated by Metrolink. It will not use the same style of codeshare as the Ventura County Line.
Insider information about the new Nipsey Hustle TAP Card -
The two designs will be split between Metro Customer Centers and Station TVMs. Only one per person will be sold at Customer Centers, and they are enforcing the minimum $1 loaded fare.
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The two designs will be split between Metro Customer Centers and Station TVMs. Only one per person will be sold at Customer Centers, and they are enforcing the minimum $1 loaded fare.
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August 14, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Insider information about the new Nipsey Hustle TAP Card -
The two designs will be split between Metro Customer Centers and Station TVMs. Only one per person will be sold at Customer Centers, and they are enforcing the minimum $1 loaded fare.
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The two designs will be split between Metro Customer Centers and Station TVMs. Only one per person will be sold at Customer Centers, and they are enforcing the minimum $1 loaded fare.
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TAP ALERT:
Missed them in 2017? The Centennial Culver City TAP Cards are now back in stock (they found an extra box!). They also have a limited-edition Pride TAP card, and a Clean Air design.
See the poster for more details, and follow for more TAP Alerts.
Missed them in 2017? The Centennial Culver City TAP Cards are now back in stock (they found an extra box!). They also have a limited-edition Pride TAP card, and a Clean Air design.
See the poster for more details, and follow for more TAP Alerts.
August 13, 2025 at 7:50 PM
TAP ALERT:
Missed them in 2017? The Centennial Culver City TAP Cards are now back in stock (they found an extra box!). They also have a limited-edition Pride TAP card, and a Clean Air design.
See the poster for more details, and follow for more TAP Alerts.
Missed them in 2017? The Centennial Culver City TAP Cards are now back in stock (they found an extra box!). They also have a limited-edition Pride TAP card, and a Clean Air design.
See the poster for more details, and follow for more TAP Alerts.
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