New cost estimates for the Slauson-Union Station segment of the Southeast Gateway Line were presented at the July 2nd TAC meeting. Fully underground aligbment past I-10 is projected at $12.2 billion, and aerial alignment at $8.9 billion. Full article: socaltransiteer.substack.com/p/extending-...

LA Metro presentation on copper theft impacts across the system. Sourced from SGV and Westside Service Councils.

New renderings for the LA General Medical Center Metrolink infill station, sourced from the September 8 San Gabriel Valley Service Council Agenda! Also includes a project timeline and sitemap.

Official Metrolink hydrogen train (ZEMU) revenue service date - September 13th, according to the notes from SBCTA's September 3rd Board of Directors meeting. Read the full breakdown: socaltransiteer.substack.com/p/zemu-hydro...

SBCTA finally has a date for its service debut of the over-budget and behind-schedule hydrogen Arrow train, one year after it was supposed to debut. Let's see whether they can run consistent service. socaltransiteer.substack.com/p/zemu-hydro...

Metrolink Ventura - Goleta service (Pacific Surfliner service expansion) has been delayed due to UP negotiations. New timeline is predicting early 2026.

Update on the ZEMU train (for Arrow) in San Bernardino ZEMUs will be testing a third time because their PTC system had to be redone. Testing is scheduled for Tuseday thru Friday next week. Following this and FRA approval, we should see the ZEMUs entering service soon.

July 2025 Division 20 Portal Widening & Turnback Progress Update Overall project progress is 84% complete. Most work is focused on the tracks, switches and making sure they are safe to operate and test on.

July 2025 D Line Extension Phase 3 Project Update Design is 99% done, overall construction 63.5% complete. Main activities are concrete installation and pouring, as well as initial electrical work.

July 2025 D Line Extension Phase Phase 2 Project Update Project is 78% complete, structural construction & track installation underway

July 2025 D Line Extension Phase 1 Progress Update Project is 98% complete, systems testing underway across the entire phase.

Metrolink Goleta - Ventura commuter service update - Will be branded as part of the Pacific Surfliner service, but operated by Metrolink. It will not use the same style of codeshare as the Ventura County Line.

Insider information about the new Nipsey Hustle TAP Card - The two designs will be split between Metro Customer Centers and Station TVMs. Only one per person will be sold at Customer Centers, and they are enforcing the minimum $1 loaded fare. 1/2

TAP ALERT: Missed them in 2017? The Centennial Culver City TAP Cards are now back in stock (they found an extra box!). They also have a limited-edition Pride TAP card, and a Clean Air design. See the poster for more details, and follow for more TAP Alerts.

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