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On July 1, 2011, Metrolink introduced the $10 Weekend Pass as an affordable option for commuters
interested in exploring Southern California. The $10 Weekend Pass allows commuters to ride any Metrolink
train operating on weekends starting at 7 p.m. on Friday until 11:59 p.m. on Sunday. Monthly Pass holders
ride weekend trains at no additional charge.
On July 30, 2011, Metrolink introduced Bike Cars on designated Orange County and Inland Empire-
Orange County line weekend trains to accommodate growing demand for bicycle storage. Metrolink
designed and retrofit the cars in-house. Bicycle bays are located on the lower level of each of the Bike
Cars, which have the capacity to hold up to 18 bicycles. The agency continues to increase the number of
Bike Cars. As of 2012, the agency has 17 Bike Cars in rotation.
On Oct. 3, 2011, Metrolink introduced the Quiet Car on all weekday trains for riders who enjoy a more
peaceful commute. The Quiet Car is the second car away from the locomotive, and it's free of charge to
passengers.
On June 15, 2012, Metrolink transported
an estimated 750 L.A. Kings fans to and
from L.A. Union Station so they could
make their way to downtown Los Angeles
to celebrate the Kings' first-ever Stanley
Cup win.
Metrolink partnered with LiveNation,
the world's largest entertainment and
eCommerce company, to offer U2 fans
convenient, safe, reliable and affordable
transportation to the sold-out June 17-
18, 2011, concerts at Angel Stadium of
Anaheim. Metrolink experienced record ridership, recording more than 11,000 boardings total for both
days. Angel Stadium is just a short walk from the Metrolink Anaheim Station, and concert-goers were able
to avoid traffic and save money on parking and gas.
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L.A. Kings fans heading from L.A. Union Station to downtown Los Angeles to celebrate the
Kings' first-ever Stanley Cup win