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#1 KevinKorell

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Posted 14 March 2020 - 08:26 PM

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Safety is a foundational value at Metrolink. The Metrolink team has been actively monitoring developments regarding COVID-19 – commonly referred to as the coronavirus. We would like to let you know about the extra steps we are taking to protect against the spread of this virus.

Effective immediately:

  • Metrolink has increased the number of cleaning staff so passenger cars are cleaned more frequently throughout the day.
  • We are cleaning and wiping down surfaces such as doors, restrooms, head and armrests, handrails, tables and trash areas using disinfecting products.
  • We are ensuring that the hand sanitizers onboard trains are filled more often.
There are also steps you can take to protect yourself from illness. Based upon advice from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC):
  • Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
  • Do not touch your face.
  • Clean and disinfect items and surfaces that you touch frequently.
  • Cover your coughs and sneezes with tissues – then throw away the tissues and wash your hands. If no tissues are available, cough or sneeze into your elbow – not your hands.
  • Practice simple social distancing techniques – use verbal salutations instead of handshakes.

The LA County Public Health Department, CDC and WHO have provided some good resources for you.

Please know we will continue to do what we can to protect you and we appreciate your partnership in doing what you can to keep safe and healthy.

Thank you for riding Metrolink.


The Metrolink Team

 



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Posted 18 March 2020 - 07:05 PM

KCLU Radio, 3/18/20:


 

   Launch Of New Commuter Rail Service In Ventura County Postponed Due To Coronavirus Concerns  

 

 

 

Coronavirus concerns have led to the postponement of the start of some new commuter rail service in Ventura County. Metrolink was set to launch new Saturday service between Moorpark and Union Station in Los Angeles.

 

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Posted 26 March 2020 - 11:25 PM

Los Angeles, CA Times, 3/26/20:

 

 


                   Metrolink cuts service by 30% as ridership plummets amid coronavirus outbreak  

 

 

As rail ridership plunges amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, Metrolink has significantly scaled back its train schedule, reducing service by 30%, officials said.

 

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Posted 24 May 2020 - 08:15 PM

Metrolink website, 5/6/20:


 

 

           

New Customer Survey Highlights Importance of Metrolink Service During Stay-at-Home; Future Rider Expectations 


 

 

Seven of every ten riders still taking Metrolink while stay-at-home orders are in place identify themselves as “Essential Workers”, according to the results of the COVID-19 Customer Survey released today by Metrolink, Southern California’s regional passenger rail service. More than one half of these respondents either work in Healthcare (39%) or Transportation/Logistics (14%), and nearly one-third (32%) have no vehicle and rely on Metrolink to get to their jobs.



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Posted 03 July 2020 - 01:21 AM

Metrolink website, 7/2/20:


 

   New Digital Tool Helps Metrolink Riders Social Distance   

 

 

 

Metrolink, Southern California’s passenger rail service, today launches an online tool called “How Full Is My Train?”. The tool allows riders to check recent ridership levels of a train they plan to ride and confirm they will have the ability to maintain safe distances on board trains. 

 

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Posted 06 July 2020 - 04:16 PM

Metro Magazine 7/6/20

 

Metrolink’s New Digital Tool to Help Riders Social Distance

 

 

Southern California’s Metrolink launched an online tool called “How Full Is My Train?” The tool allows riders to check recent ridership levels of a train they plan to ride and confirm they will have the ability to maintain safe distances on board trains.

 

Metrolink’s goal is to keep ridership at or below 30% of the available seats per railcar ...

 

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Posted 14 July 2020 - 11:36 AM

Progressive Railroading 7/14/20

 
Pandemic update: Metrolink installs sanitizing dispensers on all rail cars

 

 

Metrolink last week completed installation of two hand sanitizing stations on each of the Southern California’s 215 passenger-rail cars.

 

The sanitizer installation was prompted by rider requests. ...

 

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Posted 06 September 2020 - 11:10 AM

Los Angeles, CA Times, 9/5/20:


 

   Metrolink to restore morning train service to San Fernando Valley and Ventura County    

 

 

 

As traffic on freeways serving the San Fernando Valley and Ventura County returns to pre-COVID-19 levels, Metrolink said it would reinstate two morning commuter trains on Tuesday to serve people who live and work in those areas.

 

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Posted 12 September 2020 - 03:01 PM

Moorpark, CA  Acorn. 9/11/20:


 

 

    Metrolink resumes local commuter train services in county 

 

 

 

 

Metrolink resumed service on two of its Ventura County lines this week after halting trains due to COVID.

 

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Posted 19 October 2020 - 12:21 PM

Progressive Railroading, 10/19/20

 

Metrolink introduces rewards program

 

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Metrolink riders earn points based on miles traveled that can be redeemed for free tickets. Photo – Metrolink Facebook
 

 

Metrolink last week introduced a rider loyalty and rewards program to encourage ridership and support Southern California businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

Dubbed SoCal Explorer, the program rewards riders with points and exclusive offers from local businesses and attractions throughout the region. Riders earn points for every mile they travel that can be redeemed for free tickets.

 

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