Service Updates

Arrow Service Resumes

Friday, Aug. 2, 2024 - Arrow service will resume Saturday morning, Aug. 3.

Today, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) officials notified Metrolink staff that all three Arrow Diesel Multiple Units (DMUs) can resume passenger rail service.

All parties involved agree the air brake system in question is safe for continued operation. Metrolink staff will work with SBCTA on a time extension request waiver to the FRA from two to three years for air brake inspection and maintenance.

Metrolink is also working with vendors to secure the necessary parts to perform the maintenance and replace any needed components when the inspection does occur.

Customers will be informed of the service resumption through social media, station electronic message boards, an email and train conductors. For real-time service updates, please follow @MetrolinkArrow on Twitter (X).

Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024 - This morning, it was determined the air brake maintenance on all three operating Arrow Diesel Multiple Units (DMUs) is out of federal compliance, rendering all three sets inoperable per regulation. Unfortunately, as a result, beginning tomorrow, Friday, Aug. 2, Arrow service will be suspended until further notice.

Alternate transportation will not be provided.

San Bernardino Line trains 381 and 382 will continue to operate normally to and from Redlands.

The cause of the DMU maintenance lapse is still being investigated, but following a preliminary review, it appears to be associated with an administrative oversight.

The timeline to secure the necessary parts to perform the maintenance and replace applicable components has not been determined. Once that information is known, a service resumption date will be announced.

Customers are being informed of the service suspension through social media, station electronic message boards, email and train conductors. For real-time service updates, please follow @MetrolinkArrow on Twitter (X).

Updates will follow when additional information is known.