The double zeros, the 2000s, the “noughties” — whatever pundits eventually call the first decade of the new millennium, it will be hard to encapsulate the range of headline grabbing news that hit Glendale in that time. Go here to see the original:  Top Stories Of The Decade (The Glendale News-Press)

The double zeros, the 2000s, the “noughties” — whatever pundits eventually call the first decade of the new millennium, it will be hard to encapsulate the range of headline grabbing news that hit Glendale in that time. Read the rest here: Top Stories Of The Decade (The Glendale News-Press)

Metrolink, a commuter line of locomotives serving Southern California, has reportedly agreed to pay $39 million to settle nearly all of the lawsuits filed after a 2005 derailment killed 11 people.Henry Kilinski of Anaheim was among those killed.An… Here is the original post:  Metrolink to pay...

If Bill Emmerson is elected to the California Senate seat vacated by John Benoit when he was appointed to the Riverside County Board of Supervisors, he will transfer his goals for the Inland Empire from the Assembly where he now serves. The rest is here:  Candidate says he’ll transfer goals to area...

DOWNTOWN — Against the backdrop of train crashes that have killed three dozen passengers and injured hundreds more across the San Fernando Valley, Metrolink officials are set to roll out new cars designed to better withstand deadly wrecks on one of the nation’s most perilous rail systems. More here:  Metrolink...

DOWNTOWN — Against the backdrop of train crashes that have killed three dozen passengers and injured hundreds more across the San Fernando Valley, Metrolink officials are set to roll out new cars designed to better withstand deadly wrecks on one of the nation’s most perilous rail systems. More: Trains...

cmarsh@theacorn.com, simi@theacorn.com Police fought for their jobs; teachers did too. The economy continued to dictate headlines in 2009, but the recession didn’t prevent Simi Valley from achieving several major milestones. The city, which turned 40 this year, gained a dog park, a memorial and a presidential...

Against the backdrop of several recent train crashes, Metrolink officials are set to roll out new cars designed to better withstand deadly wrecks on one of the nation’s most perilous rail systems. See the original post here: New Metrolink cars to better absorb impact (Burbank Leader)

Amtrak ridership is up, and passengers are pleased with the improvement in on-time service between St. See the original post: AMTRAK (South County Times)

Photo by LA Wad via LAist Featured Photos on Flickr The $1.1 trillion Transportation and Urban Development Appropriations Bill has been signed by President Barack Obama and that means some funds are headed to Southern California. Some of that money includes funding for Metrolink. $1.637 million in Congressionally-directed...

Photo by LA Wad via LAist Featured Photos on Flickr The $1.1 trillion Transportation and Urban Development Appropriations Bill has been signed by President Barack Obama and that means some funds are headed to Southern California. Some of that money includes funding for Metrolink. $1.637 million in Congressionally-directed...

As part of a multi-pronged effort to transform Metrolink from one of the nation’s most dangerous rail systems to one of its safest, officials said the agency will soon receive the first delivery of new cab cars designed to better withstand crashes. Excerpt from:  Metrolink to make safety upgrades...

Train engines equipped with new safety technology may start rolling on Southern California lines by next summer, officials said Thursday.The new locomotives and cars were purchased by Metrolink, the five-county commuter rail service, and will be equipped with “crash energy management” technology...

As part of a multi-pronged effort to transform Metrolink from one of the nation’s most dangerous rail systems to one of its safest, officials said the agency will soon receive the the first delivery of new cab cars designed to better withstand crashes. View original here:  Metrolink awaits arrival...

Nearly five years after a deadly Metrolink train wreck in Glendale intensified debate about passenger car design, Southern California’s commuter rail service is scheduled to take delivery of new high-tech, crash-resistant cars. View post: Metrolink to receive new crash-resistant cars next month (Los...

Nearly five years after a deadly Metrolink train wreck in Glendale intensified debate about passenger car design, Southern California’s commuter rail service is scheduled to take delivery of new high-tech, crash-resistant cars. Read more: Metrolink to receive new crash-resistant cars next month (Los...

A new report concludes that federally required safety signs may have helped prevent the deadly Chatsworth crash. See more here: Signs may have helped avoid Chatsworth crash (KABC-TV Los Angeles)

Metro fare inspector Rochelle Ross makes her way through a red line train Friday as she checks for validated tickets. (Robert Cohen/P-D) MetroLink security forces reported about a 50 percent spike in fare dodging and other rule violations during the past year, driven by the agency’s security crackdown. Read...

Metro fare inspector Rochelle Ross makes her way through a red line train Friday as she checks for validated tickets. (Robert Cohen/P-D) MetroLink security forces reported about a 50 percent spike in fare dodging and other rule violations during the past year, driven by the agency’s security crackdown. More: MetroLink...

LOS ANGELES — The chief executive officer of Southern California’s commuter rail agency will s… Excerpt from:  Southern California commuter rail CEO steps down (Rocky Mount Telegram)

David R. Solow, head of the regional commuter rail service for more than a decade, will become an advisor for implementing a new train safety system. Eric Haley will become interim chief. The head of Southern California’s regional commuter rail service was replaced Friday in a management shake-up...

CEO of Southern California’s troubled Metrolink commuter rail system steps down Read the original post:  Southern California commuter rail CEO steps down (Bay News 9 Tampa Bay)

The chief executive officer of Southern California’s commuter rail agency will step down but continue to work on safety measures for the system, which is under scrutiny after 25 people were killed in a head-on train collision last year. Southern California… Southern California – United...

LOS ANGELES – The chief executive officer of Southern California’s commuter rail agency will step down but continue to work on safety measures for the system, which is under scrutiny after 25 people were killed in a head-on train collision last year. Read more:  CEO of Southern California’s...

The chief executive officer of Southern California’s commuter rail agency is stepping down but continue to work on safety measures for the system, which is under scrutiny after 25 people were killed in a head-on train collision last year. Go here to see the original:  Metrolink CEO Steps Down...

The head of Southern California’s regional commuter rail service was replaced today, in a management shake-up some officials hope will better position the agency to tackle an array of safety and financial challenges in the wake of last year’s Chatsworth disaster. Read the original post: Top Metrolink...

David R. Solow has been under pressure since last year’s deadly Chatsworth crash. An interim chief may be named as early as today. The head of Metrolink could be moved aside and a new, interim chief executive named to run Southern California’s regional commuter rail service as early as today,...

Ten CTA bus drivers and one rail employee have been fired in the last four months for violating the transit agency’s new zero-tolerance rule banning the use of personal cell phones and other electronic devices while on duty, according to records obtained by the Tribune. View post:  11 CTA employees...

Ten CTA bus drivers and one rail employee have been fired in the last four months for violating the transit agency’s new zero-tolerance rule banning the use of personal cell phones and other electronic devices while on duty, according to records obtained by the Tribune. In addition, 13 bus drivers...

Since zero-tolerance law took effect, reports of employees with phones have plunged Since zero-tolerance law took effect, reports of employees with phones have plunged. View original post here: 11 CTA workers let go over cell phones (Chicago Tribune)

Since zero-tolerance law took effect, reports of employees with phones have plunged Since zero-tolerance law took effect, reports of employees with phones have plunged. Originally posted here: 11 CTA workers let go over cell phones (Chicago Tribune)

Since zero-tolerance law took effect, reports of employees with phones have plunged Ten CTA bus drivers and one rail employee have been fired in the last four months for violating the transit agency’s new zero-tolerance rule banning the use of personal cell phones and other electronic devices while...

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com For loved ones of victims of last year’s Metrolink train collision, a weekly Saturday morning support group has become a second family. Thousand Oaks resident Sharon Aiken, who lost her husband, Christopher, 38, in the crash, has been coming to the group since it...

An emergency disaster drill scheduled for Sunday at the Metrolink train tunnel has been canceled because of a predicted rain storm this weekend.Fire and police officials from both Ventura and Los Angeles counties, as well as local disaster response team members, were supposed to participate in Sunday’s...

Local police and fire officials will be conducting an emergency disaster drill from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the Metrolink train tunnel that connects Simi Valley and the San Fernando Valley.The 500-foot long tunnel underneath Stoney Point Park is west of a curved section on the Metrolink Ventura...

Local police and fire officials will be conducting an emergency disaster drill from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the Metrolink train tunnel that connects Simi Valley and the San Fernando Valley.The 500-foot long tunnel underneath Stoney Point Park is west of a curved section on the Metrolink Ventura...

DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES – The late Arthur F. Leahy was a Los Angeles streetcar operator and MTA bus operator. His son, Art T. Leahy, learned to drive a bus in 1971, a year before his dad retired, to earn money to help him through school. Neither could have predicted that the gig would lead to a lifelong...

The L.A. City Council says the alternatives are crucial to protecting East Los Angeles residents as planners determine the downtown stop on the planned 800-mile route. The Los Angeles City Council on Wednesday unanimously urged the California High Speed Rail Authority to consider two proposed alternatives...

The LA City Council urged transit officials to consider two proposed alternatives for the Union Station stop. Here is the original post:  Bullet Train Station Options Winding Through City Council (NBC Los Angeles)

Officials say an engineer allegedly failed to stop for a red light on the San Bernardino line last week. It is the fourth alleged violation since last year’s deadly crash in Chatsworth. Metrolink is investigating a new safety breach on the regional commuter line involving an engineer who allegedly...