Temporary Metrolink Service Changes Starting March 23, 2026

Metrolink is temporarily reducing service on select trains for 7 weeks due to equipment availability challenges. These changes include cancelled trains and some trains that will begin or end service earlier than usual.

Metrolink is making these temporary changes because the number of available trainsets has dropped significantly. These adjustments are being made now to protect the reliability of the service that continues to operate.

The temporary service reduction begins on Monday, March 23. Customers should review updated schedules before traveling, even if they regularly ride the same train.

The reduced schedule is expected to remain in place for seven weeks. That timeframe may change depending on equipment availability and operating conditions.

These specific service reductions are temporary. Metrolink will provide updates if the schedule changes again or if service is restored sooner than expected.

No. Metrolink will continue operating service across the system. These are targeted reductions on select trains, not full line suspensions.

Approximately 40 train trips are affected through a combination of cancellations and shortened service patterns.

The temporary changes affect the Ventura County Line, Antelope Valley Line, San Bernardino Line, Orange County Line, 91/Perris Valley Line, and Inland Empire-Orange County Line.

No changes are made to Arrow service in the schedule reduction plan.

No changes to the Riverside Line service are included in the schedule reduction plan.

Ventura County Line trains 100, 114, 116, 117, 119 and 139 are suspended until further notice.

The following Antelope Valley Line trains are impacted:

• Train 206 will start in Vista Canyon instead of Lancaster
• Train 201 will end in Vista Canyon instead of Lancaster
• Trains 210, 213, 218, 231, 233, and 236 are suspended

The following San Bernardino Line trains are suspended until further notice:

• 302, 307, 310, 318, 319, 326, 327, 335, 338, 343, 355, 356

The following Orange County Line trains are impacted:

• Train 605 will start in Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo instead of Oceanside
• Train 618 will end in Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo instead of Oceanside
• Trains 623, 628, 631, and 634 are suspended

The following 91/Perris Valley Line trains are impacted:

• Train 707 will start in Riverside-Downtown instead of Perris-South
• Train 720 will end in Riverside-Downtown instead of Perris-South
• Trains 723 and 744 are suspended

The following Inland Empire-Orange County Line trains are impacted:

• Train 803 will end in Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo instead of Oceanside
• Train 824 will start in Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo instead of Oceanside
• Trains 811 and 812 are suspended

It means the train will not operate over its full normal route during this temporary period. Customers traveling beyond the revised start or end point will need to find alternate transportation.

Check the updated schedule for your line and confirm your train number, departure station, and arrival station before traveling. Some trains are fully suspended, while others are only shortened.

Customers should look for the closest earlier or later train, plan extra time, and review alternate trip options before leaving for the station.

Yes. During this temporary service period, customers should check schedules before every trip to make sure their regular train is still operating as expected.

Updated schedules, impacted train information, and service details should be posted on metrolinktrains.com and service alert channels. Customers can also subscribe to real-time train and station alerts through Metrolink Alerts.

Customers can call or text Metrolink Customer Service at (800) 371-5465 for trip planning, schedule questions, and general assistance. Customer Service hours are Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Saturday through Sunday from 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

These temporary service changes do not automatically change fares or ticket rules. Any separate fare action would be communicated independently.

Customers should check for updates before every trip, especially during the first several days of implementation and whenever their travel patterns change.