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Deadly Oxnard crash prompts Metrolink to put locomotives at both ends of trains
2015-10-09 21:13:16| Railroads - Topix.net
As a safety precaution stemming from February's Oxnard crash, the Metrolink board on Friday approved an agreement that will allow the commuter railroad to place locomotives at both ends of its trains. Metrolink, which serves six Southern California counties, will spend $23.9 million to lease 40 engines for one year from the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Co.
New bosses at Metro, Metrolink have tough jobs ahead
2015-03-20 02:52:21| Railroads - Topix.net
Los Angeles County has been on overdrive, trying hard to shed its image as the nation's traffic-clogged car capital these past years and build out a transit system befitting the sprawling metropolis it is. With five major rail lines under construction and ongoing transit and highway projects, officials like to say Metro is engaging in one of the nation's largest, if not the largest, public works programs.
New Metrolink chief to focus on customer service, lower fares
2015-03-14 12:14:57| Railroads - Topix.net
Art Leahy, left, shakes hands with Phil Washington, Leahy's successor as MTA's chief executive. Leahy is now the CEO of the Metrolink commuter railroad.
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Metrolink trains to offer Wi-Fi service for its passengers
2014-12-19 01:00:00| Railway Technology
UK's Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is set to provide Wi-Fi service on its Metrolink trains by mid-2015, as part of an 1.7m deal.
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Manchester's Metrolink line to Trafford Park set to start in 2016
2014-11-06 01:00:00| Railway Technology
The UK's Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has received funding for the 350m Metrolink line to Trafford Park, as part of the Manchester devolution agreement.