Metrolink Sustainable Locomotives Project
Summary
SCH Number
2025090219
Public Agency
Southern California Regional Rail Authority
Document Title
Metrolink Sustainable Locomotives Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/5/2025
Document Description
The project will procure up to 12 of the cleanest available Tier 4 locomotives, replacing up to 12 dirtier Tier 2 locomotives now operating within the Metrolink fleet. The project intends to not preclude a midlife conversion of the new Tier 4 locomotives to a zero emission or hybrid powertrain in the future if/when the technology is widely available and service proven. Beneficiaries include 3.6 million rail passengers per year, plus communities (including disadvantaged communities) around Metrolink stations, alignments and facilities.
Contact Information
Name
Kevin Bleich
Agency Name
Southern California Regional Rail Authority
Job Title
Project Engineer I
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Counties
Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Ventura
Regions
Countywide, Southern California
Other Location Info
Operates throughout the six county Metrolink service area in Southern California
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15275
Reasons for Exemption
The project will replace older, higher polluting Tier 2 locomotives with cleaner Tier 4 locomotives within the Metrolink passenger rail service area on the railroad right-of-way.
County Clerks
Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Ventura
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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