Moorpark Metrolink Railroad Work June 8-11

Press release from the City of Moorpark:

May 27, 2020

June 8-11: Metrolink Railroad Work

WHAT

Metrolink Railroad Positive Train Control (PTC) Testing

WHERE

Along Metrolink’s Ventura County Line

WHEN

• Monday, June 8, at 7:00 PM through Tuesday, June 9, at 5:00 AM
• Wednesday, June 10, at 7:00 PM through Friday, June 11, at 5:00 AM

MORE INFORMATION

To keep train service safe and reliable, Metrolink crews will operate a single train outside the agency’s regular schedule to conduct PTC onboard hardware testing to confirm PTC is working properly throughout the Metrolink system. The testing includes the train blowing its horns at railroad crossings.

There will be minimal impacts from the testing to the community. The train will run according to the Quiet Zone standards as required by federal law. Residents may hear the train operating during this time. The train will also blow its horn if a person or vehicle is on or near the tracks. Horns will be blown in non-Quiet Zone areas.

All testing will start at our Central Maintenance Facility (CMF) in Los Angeles with the train coming back to the CMF when testing is completed each day.

PTC is a GPS-based safety technology that can stop a train and prevent train-to-train collisions, over-speed derailments and unauthorized train movement. PTC provides advancements in braking technology and ensures the safety of our passengers by acting as a safeguard against human errors and other possible hazards.

To learn more about PTC, go to metrolinktrains.com/safety.

Testing times are approximate. Metrolink crews will conduct the testing as quickly and efficiently as possible to minimize any disruption.

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

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