Southern California Regional Rail Authority
Metrolink logo as of 2017
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A Metrolink train near San Clemente Pier station
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| Overview | |||
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| Locale | Southern California | ||
| Transit type | Commuter rail, regional rail | ||
| Number of lines | 7 | ||
| Number of stations | 61 | ||
| Daily ridership | 39,613 (avg. Q4 2015-16) | ||
| Chief executive | Art Leahy | ||
| Headquarters | MTA Building, Los Angeles | ||
| Website | www |
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| Began operation | October 26, 1992 | ||
| Operator(s) | Amtrak (under contract to the SCRRA) | ||
| Reporting marks | SCAX | ||
| Host railroads | |||
| Character | shared with freight lines | ||
| Number of vehicles | 52 locomotives, 260 rail cars | ||
| Technical | |||
| System length | 534 mi (859 km) | ||
| Track gauge | 4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge | ||
| Top speed | 90 mph (140 km/h) | ||
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Metrolink (reporting mark SCAX) is a commuter or regional rail system in Southern California; it consists of seven lines and 62 stations operating on 534 miles (859 km) of rail network.
The system operates in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura counties, as well as to Oceanside in San Diego County. It connects with the Los Angeles County Metro Rail system, the San Diego Coaster commuter rail and Sprinter light rail services, and with Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner, Coast Starlight, Southwest Chief, and Sunset Limited intercity rail services.
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