Metrolink FailWhale

Metrolink melted down in a spectacular way yesterday. First, a freight train accident in southern OC made a mess of OC and IE-OC Line trains, and then an SB Line train hit a pedestrian in Covina. I'll post the Metrolink twitter feed from yesterday, unedited.

San Bern. line train 328 delayed 22 min out of Fontana due to late train meets. about 17 hours ago via HootSuite

San. Bern. line train 330 delayed 44 min out of LA Union Station due to delayed turn from train 331. about 17 hours ago via HootSuite

San Bern. line train 331 is on the move delayed 45 min. about 17 hours ago via HootSuite

San Bern train 331 still stopped at Mission due to mech. problems. Mech. personnel on the way. Will update status. Train 330 & 410 affected. about 18 hours ago via HootSuite

OC line train 689 will arrive on track 5 at LA Union Station today about 18 hours ago via HootSuite

OC & IEOC Line - train 806 will operate on track 2 at Irvine today. about 20 hours ago via HootSuite

Orange County Line train 609 will operate on track 2 out of Laguna Niguel. about 20 hours ago via HootSuite

San Bern Line train 329 delayed 29 minutes out of Pomona due to a late meet with train 314. about 20 hours ago via HootSuite

San Bern Line train 314 delayed 20 minutes out of Fontana due to mechanical problems. about 20 hours ago via HootSuite

San Bern. line train 327 delayed 18 min into Baldwin Park about 21 hours ago via HootSuite

San Bern. line train 314 delayed 15 min into Baldwin Park about 21 hours ago via HootSuite

San Bern. Line train 325 delayed 44 min departing San Bern. about 22 hours ago via HootSuite

San Bern. Line update: Metrolink passengers to expect delays this afternoon. Will continue to update. about 22 hours ago via HootSuite

San Bern. Line train 310 terminated at Pomona. about 22 hours ago via HootSuite

@ joelwitherspoon Saw your tweet.Would like to reach out to ur school & provide counseling & safety briefing. Pls send me ur contact info. about 24 hours ago via HootSuite

@Metrolink wants to thank all its passengers for their patience during today's unfortunate incidents. We'll do our best to keep you informed Wed 23 Jun 2010 12:09:35 PM PST via HootSuite

RT @melissaniiya: thanks @Metrolink for the updates this morning! <
San Bern. line update: All MTA buses have arrived to take train 319 passengers to LA Union Station making all Metrolink stops. Wed 23 Jun 2010 12:05:42 PM PST via HootSuite

San Bern. line train 321 terminated at Pomona. Inland Empire buses will be provided. Wed 23 Jun 2010 11:36:36 AM PST via HootSuite

San Bern. line train 306 terminated at Covina, MTA buses will be provided. Wed 23 Jun 2010 11:34:17 AM PST via HootSuite

San Bern. line update: train 306, 308, 321 & 321 may be affected by train 319 incident. Will continue to update. Wed 23 Jun 2010 11:20:23 AM PST via HootSuite

San Bern. line update: Buses are 15 min away from incident location to transport passengers to LA Union Station making all Metrolink stops. Wed 23 Jun 2010 11:17:55 AM PST via HootSuite

San Bern. line update: 3 MTA buses en route to incident site to provide transportation to train 319 passengers. Wed 23 Jun 2010 11:10:23 AM PST via HootSuite

San Bern. line train 306 stopped at Covina due to train 319 incident. Will update. Wed 23 Jun 2010 10:57:35 AM PST via HootSuite

San Bern. line train 319 struck a trespasser in the City of Covina. Updates to come. Wed 23 Jun 2010 10:46:55 AM PST via HootSuite

Amtrak train 565 will be on the number 2 track at Laguna Niguel today Wed 23 Jun 2010 09:11:31 AM PST via HootSuite

Track is officially opened no speed restrictions. Will update. Wed 23 Jun 2010 07:37:10 AM PST via HootSuite

Riv. Line train 405 now delayed 25 min out of Industry due to freight interference Wed 23 Jun 2010 07:34:54 AM PST via HootSuite

OC line train 683 from Irvine to LA running on time and making a stop at Commerce. Wed 23 Jun 2010 07:26:37 AM PST via HootSuite

IEOC line annulled train 850 passengers may take Amtrak 763 making all Metrolink stops. Wed 23 Jun 2010 07:19:49 AM PST via HootSuite

Riv. line train 405 delayed 20 min into City of Industry Wed 23 Jun 2010 07:16:47 AM PST via HootSuite

OC line train 605X at Laguna Niguel now heading North Wed 23 Jun 2010 07:15:39 AM PST via HootSuite

IEOC line train 850 will be annulled. Suggest passengers detrain at Orange and wait for train 800 to San Bern. Wed 23 Jun 2010 07:06:48 AM PST via HootSuite

OC line train 600 will be annulled, passengers please take Amtrak train 564 & 566 making all Metrolink stops Wed 23 Jun 2010 07:01:00 AM PST via HootSuite

Metrolink riders can board Amtrak trains 763 to LA + 564 & 566 to Oceanside will be making all Metrolink stops between Irvine and Oceanside. Wed 23 Jun 2010 06:48:45 AM PST via HootSuite

Bus at Irvine station will start heading south shortly making all Metrolink stops to Oceanside Wed 23 Jun 2010 06:34:57 AM PST via HootSuite

Riv line train 405 will be on track 2 at Ontario Wed 23 Jun 2010 06:25:57 AM PST via HootSuite

Bus will be picking up annulled train 607 passengers @ Oceanside leaving @ 6:41am to Irvine. Passengers to wait at Irvine 4 train 685 to LA. Wed 23 Jun 2010 06:21:41 AM PST via HootSuite

OC line RECAP: trains 601, 603, 605 & 607 annulled today due to freight incident in San Clemente. Bus bridges in place to/from Irvine. 6:07 AM Jun 23rd via HootSuite

OC line trains 685 & 687 expected to run as normal 6:03 AM Jun 23rd via HootSuite

91 line trains 701 & 703 will stop at Commerce today 6:02 AM Jun 23rd via HootSuite


Due to freight incident this A.M. 1st train heading North out of Irvine may not leave until 6:50am or later. Please consider other transport 5:11 AM Jun 23rd via HootSuite


OC & IEOC line passengers may consider driving this morning. Buses are now at Oceanside to take passengers to Irvine. More details to come. 4:52 AM Jun 23rd via HootSuite


OC & IEOC line Update: Freight train incident will affect all trains. Buses are on route to transport passengers. 4:44 AM Jun 23rd via HootSuite