Metrolink Rail Maintenance – Ventura County Line - Sept 11 – Oct 17

Press release from the City of Moorpark:

September 4, 2020

WHAT: Nighttime and Weekend Metrolink Railroad Maintenance Work

WHERE: Along Metrolink’s Ventura County Line, between the cities of Moorpark and Burbank

WHEN: Friday, September 11 at 8 p.m. until Saturday, October 17 at 4:30 a.m.

To keep train service safe and reliable, Metrolink crews will perform system maintenance and inspection work along the tracks between the cities of Moorpark and Burbank. Crews will perform resurfacing work that corrects the alignment of the rails resulting in a smoother ride which makes for an enjoyable customer experience and reduces mechanical strain.

On the Ventura County Line between Moorpark and Burbank, nighttime and weekend work will begin at 8 p.m. and end at 4:30 a.m. daily from Friday, September 11 until Saturday, October 17.

During this work, Metrolink anticipates the following impacts:

• Noise from equipment backup alarms and heavy machinery
• Noise, vibrations, and dust from construction machinery and activities
• Lights from light towers and/or on-track equipment

Please note all construction dates and times are subject to change without notice. There may be additional clean-up and preparation work before and after the project is completed.

Metrolink’s highest priority is safety and they apologize for any inconvenience this work may cause. Questions and concerns can be directed to Metrolink by calling Laurene Lopez at 213-452-0433 (or emailing communityrelations@scrra.net).

This press release was produced by the City of Moorpark. The views expressed here are the author’s own.