Metrolink faces permanent cuts amid rolling stock troubles, budget deficit
Los Angeles' Metro and Orange County's OCTA are seeking to cut nearly $10 million from the Metrolink budget.
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SDMTS, NCTD recommend fare increase to $3, then $3.25 amid financial deficit
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
LA Metro prepares for TAP Plus launch, contactless payment
The agency is taking several steps in preparation for the launch of open-loop payment, which will support direct card payments at turnstiles.