Metrolink (Southern California)
Metrolink (reporting mark SCAX) is a commuter rail system serving Los Angeles and the surrounding area of Southern California; it currently consists of seven lines and 55 stations using 512 miles (824 km) of track.
The system operates in Los Angeles County, San Diego County, Orange County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County and Ventura County. It connects with the Los Angeles County Metro Rail system, the San Diego Coaster and Sprinter commuter rail services, and with Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner, Coast Starlight, Southwest Chief and Sunset Limited intercity rail services.
The system, founded in 1991 as the Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA) and quickly adopting "Metrolink" as the marketing and user friendly moniker, started operation in 1992. Average weekday ridership rose to 41,000 by May 2011.
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