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Metro Committee Approves Additional Early Construction Funding for Union Station Run-Through Tracks
Link US is a huge undertaking which includes building a new bridge over and along the 101 Freeway.
February 20, 2026
State Grant Will Pay for Better Diesel Trains, Not Zero-Emission Trains, for Metrolink
I made a mistake covering the CTC grants last week that impacts a story Streetsblog has been covering. Let's set the record straight.
December 15, 2025
Metro Board Approves Union Station Run-Through Tracks Project
Construction of the initial phase of "Link US" Union Station upgrades - including a new rail bridge over the 101 Freeway - is expected to get underway in 2026.
October 23, 2025
New ‘Electrolink’ Report Calls For Metrolink Improvements
Californians for Electric Rail has a new report out that supports public investment to make Metrolink train service better, faster, and more competitive with car travel.
September 24, 2025
Metrolink Needs to Draw Inspiration from Caltrain’s Electrification Success
Electrification means faster, more frequent, cleaner and quieter trains. If Caltrain (and trains all over the world) can do it, so can Metrolink.
September 3, 2025
Inland Empire Advocates Push Back on Autonomous Car Tunnel Plan for Airport
Advocates contend that a San Bernardino Transportation Authority proposal to build an autonomous vehicle tunnel to connect to a transit hub fails on multiple levels. Nevertheless, the agency plans to approve the project's environmental studies on Wednesday.
March 3, 2025
L.A. City Leaders Cut Ribbon on San Fernando Road Bike Path Extension
Ten miles of rail-with-trail walk/bike path are now open - from Sylmar to the Burbank Airport
September 17, 2024
Metrolink Officials Need to Move Forward on Electrification
Californians for Electric Rail's petition to electrify Metrolink asks for a commitment and a reasonable rollout, not the huge project Metrolink is afraid to invest in. KTLA and Metrolink focused on the wrong points.
August 23, 2024
Covina to Begin Construction on Recreation Village
The new facility will be next to the Metrolink station and include a variety of opportunities for fitness and amusement
July 26, 2024
Eyes on the Street: Burbank Front Street Bikeway Under Construction
The city of Burbank is currently upgrading a mile of bike lanes on Front Street, improving bike access to the Downtown Burbank Metrolink Station
June 14, 2024
