Metrolink

Congratulations to Metrolink Chief Customer Experience Officer Lisa Bahr for being selected for and completing the Eno Center for Transportation’s highly prestigious Transportation Senior Executive program. This intensive program brings together leaders from across the transportation industry to engage in discussions about strategy, leadership and the future of the evolving transportation landscape.

Behind every safe Metrolink journey, there’s a powerful system—and a dedicated team—working tirelessly to protect our riders, crew, and communities. As the Executive Assistant for the PTC, Train Control & Communications Department, Lillian Martinez has the privilege of contributing to the meticulous coordination and behind-the-scenes efforts that keep our system running safely and smoothly. PTC is more than just technology—it’s a critical safeguard that monitors train speed, direction, and location, preventing collisions, overspeed derailments, and unauthorized movements. Metrolink is the first passenger rail to operate Positive Train Control (PTC) technology across our entire network. We’re proud to have people like Lillian as part of the Metrolink team committed to safety, innovation, and service. #RailSafety #PositiveTrainControl #PTC #TrainControl #WomenInRail 

Director of Program Management Raja Viswanathan keeps Metrolink on track by leading the Project Management Oversight department. His team oversees more than 300 projects across State of Good Repair, Rolling Stock, Facilities, Signal Installation and Repair and Information Technology. Raja sets the standards for project controls, cash flows, schedule preparation, risk analysis, providing real-time insights to both internal and external stakeholders. His work equips PMs with actionable data to ensure projects are executed efficiently, optimizing system operations and minimizing service delays. Thank you for your hard work, Raja.

Celebrating the accomplishments of our employees on National Transit Employee Appreciation Day. Time sure does fly 🥺 Tell a transit employee you appreciate their work today.

SCAG's Chief Government and Public Affairs Officer Javiera Cartagena traveled to Washington D.C. last week as a member of the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce's ACCESS D.C. delegation. During the trip, Cartagena met with Rep. Julia Brownley (D-Thousand Oaks), who serves on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, to discuss SCAG's priorities for the next Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill.

In honor of National Transit Employee Appreciation Day, we’ve teamed up with public transportation agencies across the country to recognize the dedicated people keeping our communities moving. Let our conductors and staff know you appreciate them! 💙

Metrolink Chief Technology Officer Kevin Gray was a featured speaker at a CTO Insights event hosted by AITP-LA. Kevin shared how to stay ahead of industry shifts, take advantage of training opportunities, and embrace lifelong learning to future-proof your career. 

As a Rail Traffic Controller, Barbara King feels empowered in her role because she is proud to break barriers as a woman in the railroad industry. She has over a decade of railroad experience in both freight and commuter rail systems. At Metrolink, Barbara safely moves passengers, many of whom rely on public transit for mobility. “It’s an amazing opportunity to provide this service and do it safely on a daily basis,” Barbara says.

Over the weekend Metrolink staff, along with their families and friends, volunteered at the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. They helped sort, inspect, and repackage food donations from local food drives. A big thank you to all the volunteers for their time and effort in helping those in need.

This week, Metrolink CEO Darren Kettle and Senior Manager of Government Relations, Anna Denecke were in Washington, D.C., championing the future of Southern California’s rail network. In meetings with Senator Alex Padilla, key California Representatives, and senior officials from the Federal Railroad Administration and House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, they reinforced the critical role of federal partnerships in expanding and modernizing Metrolink—especially as we prepare for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Securing funding for capital improvements and operations is essential to delivering a world-class, sustainable, and connected transit system for our region. Thank you to our federal partners for their continued support in keeping Southern California moving!