Arrow DMU at University of Redlands (4)

REDLANDS, CA – Join the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) and Metrolink in a ribbon cutting for the new Arrow service, on Friday, Oct. 21, at 10 a.m. at the historic Redlands – Downtown Station.

 Arrow has been more than a decade in the making, featuring new tracks, enhanced street crossings, quiet zones, and five stations along the 9-mile route between downtown San Bernardino and downtown Redlands. Bringing state-of-the-art clean-air rail technology to one of the world’s busiest transportation corridors, Arrow will transform how passenger rail is operated in the Inland Empire and across the state.

 Arrow will connect the East Valley of San Bernardino County to a multi-modal transit hub that can provide access to all points west. Five new stations will connect residents, businesses, and visitors to a variety of leisure, education, healthcare, and other destinations. The stations include San Bernardino – Downtown Station located at Rialto Avenue and E Street, San Bernardino – Tippecanoe Station located between Victoria Avenue and Hardt Street, Redlands – Esri Station across from the Esri campus, Redlands – Downtown Station just north of the historic Redlands Santa Fe Depot, and Redlands – University Station at the south end of campus.

 The new service is scheduled to start on Monday, Oct. 24.

 “The launch of Arrow signals the next generation of passenger rail service across our region. This clean-air service will help to improve air quality while providing direct access to the Metrolink system for tens of thousands of additional riders in one of the fastest-growing population and economic centers in the nation,” said Art Bishop, President of the SBCTA Board and Mayor pro Tem of the Town of Apple Valley.

 Metrolink is the operator of Arrow. Arrow schedule and fare information can be found at metrolinktrains.com/arrow. For more information riders can text or call Metrolink at (800) 371-5465 or submit an email through its Customer Service webpage. 

“The launch of Arrow is monumental for both San Bernardino County and the Southern California region,” Metrolink Board Vice-Chair and SBCTA Board Member Larry McCallon said. “The effort of SBCTA and Metrolink to complete a project of this magnitude is tremendous. By extending passenger rail service to Redlands with new, modern and eco-friendly trains, the agencies are fulfilling commitments to not only provide Southern California residents with greater regional rail connectivity, but also meet California’s aggressive climate-improvement goals.”

 To view the ribbon cutting invite and for information about continued train testing, visit www.goSBCTA.com/Arrow.