Subscribe to Metrolink Alerts
We’re pleased to offer you a new way to stay informed with Metrolink Alerts. Get accurate, up-to-date information about your Metrolink trip in real-time. Subscribe to receive service alerts by text or email—tailored to your preferred train, station, or travel time.
Why Subscribe?
- Receive alerts for delays, cancellations, or service changes that affect your ride.
- Customize alerts by train line, station, or time of day.
- Choose your preferred notification method: text, email, or both.
- Stay informed wherever you are—no app required.
How It Works
- Enter your email address and/or phone number.
- Select your train numbers and/or station(s).
- Choose the days and times you want to receive alerts.
- Confirm your subscription preferences.
- You’re all set—alerts will be delivered directly to you.
You can unsubscribe or update your preferences at any time by returning to this page.
SUBSCRIBE
All you need to get started is your train number(s). This is the 3-digit (weekdays) or 4-digit (weekends) numbers at the top of the schedule for each line. Tip: Don't confuse the train number with the departure time.
Check out our Schedules page to find your train number(s)
or Download our PDF Timetable here.
Be sure to select your origin and destination station so you can receive alerts in case of track changes.
Click here to find your station(s).
Subscription FAQs
Yes! You can subscribe to alerts for specific trains and stations. You’ll only get updates that matter to you.
To keep alerts as relevant and useful as possible, subscriptions are currently based on specific trains or stations, not entire lines. This helps prevent alert fatigue by ensuring you only receive updates that directly impact your ride.
- Train delays
- Train cancellations and schedule changes
- Track changes
- Safety issues
- Elevator outages
- Holiday or modified schedules
You can find your train number by browsing our Schedules for your line. Simply click here to see our schedules or downloadable the PDF timetable.
Come back to this page to revisit your subscription settings and double-check your alert preferences. You can also update your selected trains, stations, days, or times regularly to ensure you’re only getting relevant updates.
To update your information, you’ll need to delete any existing subscriptions. Come back to this page and click the gear icon to delete any existing subscriptions. Then simply proceed through the subscription process with your new contact info. This will overwrite your previous information.
Come back to this page and click the gear icon to delete any existing subscriptions. If you delete all your subscriptions, you will no longer receive alerts.
Yes, you can edit your alerts any time.
- Come back to this subscription page.
- Find the subscription alert you want to edit and click the gear icon on the top right. Choose “Edit.”
- Under “Select Trains”, click the “X” next to any train number you wish to delete. Use the field above to type in any new train numbers you wish to add to your alert subscription.
- Under “Select Stations”, click the “X” next to any station you wish to delete. Use the field above to type in any new stations you wish to add to your alert subscription.
- Click “Continue.”
- Under “Create a Schedule”, confirm these are still the days of the week relevant to you. If so, click “Continue.”
- Under “Select Times”, confirm if these are still relevant and click “Continue”.
- Click “Save Subscription.”
Yes. By returning to this page, you can toggle the Active/Paused button to pause your alerts. When you are ready to reactivate your subscriptions, simply return to this page.
Yes, if your train is eligible for alternate transportation during a disruption, that information, including Uber voucher access, will be included in your alerts when applicable.
If you still have questions, you may contact our Metrolink Customer Relations at 800-371-5465.
First, check your spam folder or message settings to make sure alerts aren't being blocked and are configured correctly. Then confirm that you completed your subscription and selected the correct trains. Still having trouble? Contact Metrolink Customer Relations at 800-371-5465.
Currently, Metrolink and Amtrak Pacific Surfliner passenger rail service south of Laguna Niguel - Mission Viejo traveling through San Clemente will be suspended to allow for crews to safely conduct emergency construction aimed at stabilizing sections of track at immediate risk from landslides and coastal erosion. This corridor will potentially reopen in mid-June.
General FAQs
Schedules don’t show delays or disruptions. Alerts let you know when something changes, so you don’t waste time waiting or miss a key update.
No. This is an extra tool to help you stay informed before you even get to the station. We still make announcements onboard and at stations.
Effective July 1, we will no longer post service alerts on social media. To stay informed about delays, cancellations, and service changes, please subscribe to Metrolink Alerts via email or text at metrolinktrains.com/subscribe.
Metrolink alerts are free. Standard text or data rates from your carrier may apply if you choose SMS alerts.
No. The Train Tracker shows live locations. Alerts are proactive: we notify you directly if your train is late, canceled, or affected.
Only when there’s something you need to know, like a delay, cancellation, or schedule change that affects your selected trains or times.
Yes! You can subscribe using their train information and your contact details or manually forward alerts to them.
The alerts come directly from Metrolink using a secure platform. Your data is never sold or shared.
You’ll only receive alerts when something changes for your selected train or station. If you're unsure, try resubscribing or checking your spam folder.
We do our best to send timely alerts, and while we work hard to provide timely and accurate alerts, no system can guarantee 100% real-time coverage due to factors like rapid operational changes or technological outages. We recommend using alerts as one of several tools to stay informed, and arriving early when possible, especially during disruptions. We're continually improving our alert and tracking systems to better support your commute.