# Samuel Sharp — RSS Amplifier

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## [Metrolink faces permanent cuts amid rolling stock troubles, budget deficit](https://socaltransiteer.substack.com/p/amid-rolling-stock-troubles-budget-cuts)

_2026-04-27 · The SoCal Transiteer_

Los Angeles' Metro and Orange County's OCTA are seeking to cut nearly $10 million from the Metrolink budget.

## [SDMTS, NCTD recommend fare increase to $3, then $3.25 amid financial deficit](https://socaltransiteer.substack.com/p/sdmts-nctd-recommend-fare-increase)

_2026-04-24 · The SoCal Transiteer_

The action came alongside a looming budget deficit and a months-long outreach study.

## [Pacific Surfliner agency accidentally sold discounted tickets for nearly 6 years](https://socaltransiteer.substack.com/p/pacific-surfliner-agency-accidentally)

_2026-02-19 · The SoCal Transiteer_

The agency recently discovered that it had continued a discounted ticket pilot program in Ventura County 6 years past the program's end.

## [SDMTS, SANDAG to consider adopting highest single-trip local transit fare in nation](https://socaltransiteer.substack.com/p/sdmts-sandag-to-consider-adopting)

_2026-02-19 · The SoCal Transiteer_

A Fare Change Study seeks to improve MTS' fiscal prospects, as the agency stares down austerity measures and impending service cuts

## [Pacific Surfliner restores pre-COVID service, adds 13th roundtrip, beginning today](https://socaltransiteer.substack.com/p/pacific-surfliner-restores-pre-covid)

_2026-01-26 · The SoCal Transiteer_

To celebrate, the agency is also offering a 20% discount between January 26, 2026 and March 13, 2026.

## [SDMTS approves permanent Overnight Express service to San Ysidro](https://socaltransiteer.substack.com/p/sdmts-approves-permanent-overnight)

_2026-01-17 · The SoCal Transiteer_

Route 910, a late-night service which connects downtown San Diego to San Ysidro and the Mexican border, will continue after a successful 12-month pilot program

## [VCTC, SBCAG aim to accelerate Surfliner service expansion by April](https://socaltransiteer.substack.com/p/vctc-sbcag-aim-to-accelerate-surfliner)

_2026-01-12 · The SoCal Transiteer_

The agencies are suggesting repurposing funding originally intended for a Metrolink-operated service in order to fund additional roundtrips to Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo.

## [Metro to vote on Sepulveda EIR; Staff recommend modified Alt. 5](https://socaltransiteer.substack.com/p/metro-to-vote-on-sepulveda-eir-staff)

_2026-01-10 · The SoCal Transiteer_

The agency is recommending the selection of a fully automated heavy rail line, albeit with a modified alignment.

## [SBCTA plans for new Metrolink shuttle train from Pomona to Rancho Cucamonga](https://socaltransiteer.substack.com/p/sbcta-plans-for-new-metrolink-shuttle)

_2026-01-08 · The SoCal Transiteer_

The agency plans to run a 30-minute shuttle similar to its existing Arrow service, following its cancellation of the A Line extension to Montclair.

## [Ultra-Quiet Business Mini (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/mWIJ5gWBkD58)

_2026-01-08 · **Sponsored**_

Compact business mini, ultra-quiet for focused work.

## [LA Metro prepares for TAP Plus launch, contactless payment](https://socaltransiteer.substack.com/p/la-metro-prepares-for-tap-plus-launch)

_2026-01-02 · The SoCal Transiteer_

The agency is taking several steps in preparation for the launch of open-loop payment, which will support direct card payments at turnstiles.