https://public-meetings.burke.services/metrolink Metrolink Contracts Operations Maintenance and Safety Committee meeting transcripts. public-meetings Fri, 10 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://public-meetings.burke.services/metrolink/2025-10-10-contracts-operations-maintenance-and-safety-committee.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/metrolink/2025-10-10-contracts-operations-maintenance-and-safety-committee.html Fri, 10 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000 The committee handled regular calendar items covering fleet maintenance and procurement, including locomotive life extension, brake parts, sole-source locomotive components, and ZEMU rail jacks. Members also received a capital program status report and brief updates on a recent LA Union Station incident and mechanical reliability concerns. https://public-meetings.burke.services/metrolink/2025-07-11-contracts-operations-maintenance-and-safety-committee.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/metrolink/2025-07-11-contracts-operations-maintenance-and-safety-committee.html Fri, 11 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000 The committee handled several regular calendar approvals for cooperative, construction, funding, and settlement agreements supporting Metrolink rail infrastructure projects. The CEO also reported morning service cancellations caused by crew mark-offs and noted a state grant for station signage and wayfinding planning. https://public-meetings.burke.services/metrolink/2025-05-09-contracts-operations-maintenance-and-safety-committee.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/metrolink/2025-05-09-contracts-operations-maintenance-and-safety-committee.html Fri, 09 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000 The committee handled routine opening business, received a safety briefing, and advanced several regular calendar contract items related to accessibility cart service, track rehabilitation, rail car rehabilitation, and train operations. Staff also gave brief updates on quarterly contract awards, San Clemente coastal protection work, rail strike concerns, and Olympic readiness equipment planning. https://public-meetings.burke.services/metrolink/2025-04-11-contracts-operations-maintenance-and-safety-committee.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/metrolink/2025-04-11-contracts-operations-maintenance-and-safety-committee.html Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 The committee handled several regular calendar contract actions for Metrolink maintenance, including minutes approval and authority or award recommendations for track and signal support, emergency window gaskets, and WABTEC parts and repair services. The CEO reported strong on-time performance and growing ridership, including record March weekend ridership, and committee members briefly noted an upcoming air show. https://public-meetings.burke.services/metrolink/2025-03-14-contracts-operations-maintenance-and-safety-committee.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/metrolink/2025-03-14-contracts-operations-maintenance-and-safety-committee.html Fri, 14 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000 The committee reviewed Metrolink operations, safety, law enforcement coverage, and capital program matters, approving several contract and agreement items. Members also discussed safety trends, incident notifications, railcar rebuild timelines, LA28 funding concerns, and staff leadership changes. https://public-meetings.burke.services/metrolink/2025-02-14-contracts-operations-maintenance-and-safety-committee.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/metrolink/2025-02-14-contracts-operations-maintenance-and-safety-committee.html Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000 The Metrolink committee received a safety briefing, handled regular calendar procurement and compliance items, and reviewed safety, security, contract, and FRA certification updates. The CEO also reported on Customer Appreciation Day, Transit Equity Day ridership, San Bernardino line reliability improvements, and the new chief of safety, security, and compliance. https://public-meetings.burke.services/metrolink/2024-10-11-contracts-operations-maintenance-and-safety-committee.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/metrolink/2024-10-11-contracts-operations-maintenance-and-safety-committee.html Fri, 11 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000 The committee received a safety briefing, then considered regular calendar items covering rail project agreements, engineering and maintenance contracts, customer service and website support contracts, and quarterly capital and contract reports. Staff also reported on schedule optimization, ridership gains, on-time performance challenges with freight rail partners, and preparations related to major upcoming events. https://public-meetings.burke.services/metrolink/2024-07-12-contracts-operations-maintenance-and-safety-committee.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/metrolink/2024-07-12-contracts-operations-maintenance-and-safety-committee.html Fri, 12 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000 The committee handled a brief safety briefing and approved several Metrolink rail infrastructure and program-support items, including BNSF third main track design work, a Riverside quiet-zone crossing agreement, SCORE program management consultant authority, and State of Good Repair support services. Staff also reported on state transit funding, construction management interns, and the agency's new Chief People Officer. https://public-meetings.burke.services/metrolink/2024-06-14-contracts-operations-maintenance-and-safety-committee.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/metrolink/2024-06-14-contracts-operations-maintenance-and-safety-committee.html Fri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000 The committee received a safety briefing and then considered Metrolink regular calendar business covering operations, maintenance, infrastructure, equipment, renewable diesel fuel, and capital program updates. Items 6A through 6E were approved together, item 6F was approved separately, and the capital program update was received and filed. https://public-meetings.burke.services/metrolink/2024-05-10-contracts-operations-maintenance-and-safety-committee.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/metrolink/2024-05-10-contracts-operations-maintenance-and-safety-committee.html Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000 The committee received a safety briefing, heard public comment about the rolling stock support services bench, and handled regular calendar items including minutes approval, contract and purchase order recommendations, a procurement report, and a ridership update. Staff reported recent record ridership and the committee adjourned after approving the action items presented. https://public-meetings.burke.services/metrolink/2024-04-12-contracts-operations-maintenance-and-safety-committee.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/metrolink/2024-04-12-contracts-operations-maintenance-and-safety-committee.html Fri, 12 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000 The committee received a safety briefing, advanced several regular-calendar rail infrastructure and reimbursement agreements, and heard updates on system safety, security, compliance, and the Metrolink Rehabilitation Plan. The CEO also previewed upcoming congressional testimony on commuter rail issues, LA28 preparations, Brightline West connections, Reimagining Metrolink, and excess liability insurance challenges. https://public-meetings.burke.services/metrolink/2024-03-08-contracts-operations-maintenance-and-safety-committee.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/metrolink/2024-03-08-contracts-operations-maintenance-and-safety-committee.html Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000 The committee received a public comment urging Metrolink to begin optimized schedule service by July 1, then advanced several contract, agreement, safety, and capital program items. The CEO reported on federal earmarks, San Clemente corridor work, the March 29 board meeting schedule, and International Women's Day recognition. https://public-meetings.burke.services/metrolink/2024-02-09-contracts-operations-maintenance-and-safety-committee.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/metrolink/2024-02-09-contracts-operations-maintenance-and-safety-committee.html Fri, 09 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000 The committee received a safety briefing and public comment notice, then considered regular-calendar items including a PTC technology contract extension and alternate transportation contract authority adjustments. Members also heard operational updates on storm response, San Clemente slope stabilization, Transit Equity Day ridership, and customer appreciation activities. https://public-meetings.burke.services/metrolink/2024-01-12-contracts-operations-maintenance-and-safety-committee.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/metrolink/2024-01-12-contracts-operations-maintenance-and-safety-committee.html Fri, 12 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000 The committee received public comment on Metrolink passes, fare enforcement, locomotive disposition, and Arrow service, then advanced a BNSF preliminary design work order for the Fullerton-Locker project and received a quarterly contracts report. The CEO reported on the year-end system closure, staff departures, upcoming board events, and 91/Perris Valley Line performance issues before member and chair comments. https://public-meetings.burke.services/metrolink/2023-10-13-contracts-operations-maintenance-and-safety-committee.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/metrolink/2023-10-13-contracts-operations-maintenance-and-safety-committee.html Fri, 13 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000 The committee received safety and security updates, acted on regular calendar contract and agreement items, and heard capital program status updates including the Union Station modernization work. Staff also discussed upcoming train operations and maintenance procurement, quarterly CEO-awarded contracts, strike and trespass trends, and upcoming Antelope Valley Line service changes. https://public-meetings.burke.services/metrolink/2023-09-08-contracts-operations-maintenance-and-safety-committee.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/metrolink/2023-09-08-contracts-operations-maintenance-and-safety-committee.html Fri, 08 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0000 The committee received a safety briefing and then advanced several regular-calendar contract and procurement items related to mobile ticketing, PTC systems, locomotive supplies, and facility refurbishment. The CEO also reported on Metrolink milestones, Trainfest participation, rail safety month, and staffing updates. https://public-meetings.burke.services/metrolink/2023-07-14-contracts-operations-maintenance-and-safety-committee.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/metrolink/2023-07-14-contracts-operations-maintenance-and-safety-committee.html Fri, 14 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000 The committee received public comments on contracting, safety, fleet restoration, and customer advisory input, then advanced regular calendar items involving asset management software support, specialty maintenance-of-way vehicle purchases, and an I-15 bridge widening agreement. The CEO also reported upcoming restoration of San Clemente rail service and added Ventura service for the X Games. https://public-meetings.burke.services/metrolink/2023-06-09-contracts-operations-maintenance-and-safety-committee.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/metrolink/2023-06-09-contracts-operations-maintenance-and-safety-committee.html Fri, 09 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000 The committee approved a series of Metrolink contract and funding authorizations covering passenger assistance, maintenance, operations, software, supplies, OEM components, communication tower leases, and equipment maintenance. Members also received a capital program status update, including SCORE and LAUS work, and heard the CEO report on locomotive replacement funding and emergency work for the San Clemente rail corridor. https://public-meetings.burke.services/metrolink/2023-05-12-contracts-operations-maintenance-and-safety-committee.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/metrolink/2023-05-12-contracts-operations-maintenance-and-safety-committee.html Fri, 12 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000 The committee received safety and operations updates, approved a flagging/training/inspection/right-of-entry services contract recommendation, and reviewed quarterly contracting and safety reports. The CEO reported on San Clemente rail service restoration efforts and Bike to Work Week, followed by member and chair comments on Metrolink service, community events, and law enforcement concerns. https://public-meetings.burke.services/metrolink/2023-04-14-contracts-operations-maintenance-and-safety-committee.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/metrolink/2023-04-14-contracts-operations-maintenance-and-safety-committee.html Fri, 14 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000 The committee moved quickly through public comment and regular calendar business, approving contract-related items for signal systems, Arrow train operator services, and San Juan Creek Bridge design support. Members also heard updates on Earth Day free rides, San Clemente rail service restoration, and upcoming board matters. https://public-meetings.burke.services/metrolink/2023-03-10-contracts-operations-maintenance-and-safety-committee.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/metrolink/2023-03-10-contracts-operations-maintenance-and-safety-committee.html Fri, 10 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000 The committee received a safety briefing, acted on regular calendar business, and heard updates on capital projects and system safety performance. Discussion focused on Redlands and Simi Valley rail project agreements, capital program progress and risks, trespasser strikes, encampment cleanup, and future LA28 preparation reporting.