Right of Way (ROW) Encroachment
Metrolink's Track & Signal (T&S) Department plays a critical role in the maintenance of Track and Signal Infrastructure, ensuring a safe and effective operating environment for trains and passengers. In addition to maintaining the tracks and signals, the Track & Signal Department oversees the coordination and oversight of third-party entry onto the Metrolink Right of Way. This ensures that all third party projects are conducted in a safe manner around active train tracks, comply with all Metrolink, state, and federal regulations, and ensure compatibility with Metrolink’s infrastructure and operations.
If you oversee a project that will be conducted on or within close proximity of the Metrolink Right of Way, please review the SCRRA Right of Way Encroachment Process and fill out a Right of Way Encroachment Application. An application fee will be required at the time of submission.
If a new or revision to an existing License is not required, the Initial Application
and Construction submittals may be sent to SCRRA at the same time.
Effective January 2, 2024, Right of Way Encroachment reviews will be conducted through RailPros Field Services. Please take note of updated documents and the link to the Right of Entry Portal. Encroachments that will exceed 180 days on or near the railroad right-of-way will continue to be reviewed and processed by SCRRA.
Your cooperation helps ensure a safe and effective operating environment for everyone. For projects on or adjacent to the railroad right-of-way for less than 180-days, submit the Right-of-Entry application through the Metrolink Permitting Portal. For projects over 180-days on or adjacent to the railroad right-of-way, contact [email protected] to begin the application process.
Submit Applications: Metrolink Permitting Portal
Events or Parades Across a Railroad Crossing
- For planned events, such as a marathon, fair or parade, occurring over or near a Railroad Crossing please fill out SCRRA Form 7 Special Events Railroad Crossing Notification and submit to [email protected].
- This will alert our Operations Department who will notify and slow trains in advance of the crossing during the scheduled event.
- This form is not intended to be used as a request for access for any construction activities, surveying, potholing, boring, environmental analysis, filming, photography, or other activities requiring a Right-of-Way Encroachment agreement.
Concerns & Disputes
To raise a concern or to dispute a rejected submittal please email: [email protected]
Right of Way Access Updates
Starting March 2025, SCRRA will be conducting a review of all access points into the right of way. Notices will be posted near access points. If you believe you are legally entitled to access (e.g. lock and or key) to the railroad right-of-way, please call 888-446-9721. Any lock that is not claimed will be removed.
Contact Information
- In case of track, signal, or grade crossing problems, contact Metrolink’s 24/7 toll-free emergency number: (888) 446-9721. The telephone number and grade crossing numbers are assigned by the U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) and the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and can be found on the signal house and crossing gates at each grade crossing.
- Underground Service Alert of California (DIGALERT) at (800) 227-2600 or 811, railway companies, and utility companies shall be notified prior to performing any excavation close to any underground pipeline, conduit, duct, wire, or other structure.
- SCRRA is not a member of DIGALERT, it is, therefore, necessary to notify SCRRA's Signal Department a minimum of 15 days prior to work, at (909) 592-1346 or [email protected] to mark, at Public Agency or Contractor’s cost and expense, signal and communication cables and conduits. Please complete and email the Signal and Communication Cable Mark Out Form (found below in the Resources section) along with an aerial image of excavations to [email protected]. If reference numbers or milepost location are not known it is acceptable to leave these fields blank.
| Name | Role | |
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Fiailoa AhSue |
Assistant Director, Track & Structures Maintenance |
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Eric Reese |
Right-Of-Way Coordinator |
Resources
- Process and Procedures
- Right of Way Encroachments FAQ (Updated 01-01-2024)
- SCRRA Right of Way Encroachment Process (Updated 01-01-2024)
- Schedule of Fees for Third Party Construction (Updated 08-01-2024)
- Site Specific Work Plan
- Right of Entry Encroachment Forms
- SCRRA Form No. 4 – Agreement for Moving Oversized Loads over Highway-Rail Grade Crossings (Updated 03-13-2023)
- SCRRA Form No. 5 – Indemnification and Assumption of Liability Agreement (Updated 01-30-2024)
- SCRRA Form No. 6 – Temporary Right-of-Entry Agreement (Updated 01-30-2024)
- SCRRA Form No. 7 – Special Events Railroad Crossing Notification (Updated 03-13-2023)
- SCRRA Form No. 37 – Rules and Requirements for Construction on Railway Property
- Signal and Communication Cable Mark Out Form
- Train Traffic Density
- Train Traffic Density Exhibit for SCRRA System (Updated 01-29-2019)