The Point: Station upgrades will enhance Metrolink service on the 91/PVL
The 91/Perris Valley Line (PVL) is getting a boost — and so is your commute! RCTC, in partnership with Metrolink, has officially completed the Moreno Valley/March Field Station Improvements Project. On July 7, passengers were welcomed aboard with hot coffee, fresh pastries, and a brand-new train platform designed to improve the region’s passenger rail network.
“Metrolink stations are an important part of our communities, and improvements like this enhance the reliability and appeal of train travel for our residents,” said RCTC Chair and Riverside County Board of Supervisor Karen Spiegel. “I am thrilled the Moreno Valley/March Field Station Improvements Project is completed and I want to express my gratitude for the funding support from our federal partners, which made this project possible.”
The improvements at the station include:
- A second train platform for easier passenger boarding and increased frequency in the future
- Extended the existing platform from 510 feet to 680 feet, to accommodate the length of Metrolink’s standard six-car trains
- New canopies, mini-high platform, emergency telephone, electronic displays, and signage
- Upgraded 2.5 miles of track that is part of a future nine-mile double-track corridor south of the station
These improvements will enhance service and reliability on the PVL during peak service times, offer additional alternatives to driving, and help relieve congestion on I-215 by providing reliable and efficient transit options for Riverside County commuters, who face some of the longest commutes in southern California.
The $38 million project was funded by a combination of sources, including Measure A, Riverside County’s twice voter-approved half-cent sales tax for transportation improvements, and a $32 million Federal Transit Administration grant.
The project is part of Metrolink’s Southern California Optimized Rail Expansion program, also known as SCORE, which aims to upgrade the Metrolink system in time for the 2028 Olympics and Paralympics Games. RCTC is also planning additional improvements to further improve passenger rail service on the PVL, including the Metrolink Double Track Project, Perris-South Metrolink Station and Layover Facility, and the Mead Valley Metrolink Station and Mobility Hub.
The completion of the Moreno Valley/March Field Station Improvements Project, along with future investments in our region’s rail network, will unlock more travel options and bolster access to transit services, alleviating traffic congestion and improving the quality of life for our residents.
For more information about this project, please visit: rctc.org/moval