RCTC is completing final design for the Metrolink Double Track Project: Moreno Valley-Perris Project between Riverside and Perris. The project will upgrade 6.5 miles of existing freight railroad track to accommodate passenger rail service between the Moreno Valley/March Field Station and the Perris-South Station.

Once completed, the upgraded track will improve the reliability of Metrolink service, offer an alternative to driving, and help relieve congestion on Interstate 215 by providing reliable and efficient transit options for Riverside County commuters, who face some of the longest commutes in southern California. The project also will increase access to jobs and education in this traditionally underserved area, reduce air pollution, and help Metrolink achieve its goal of providing bidirectional service every 30 minutes in time for the 2028 Olympics and Paralympics.

Construction is anticipated to begin early 2026. The project is a vital component of RCTC’s vision to implement safe multimodal solutions in Riverside County’s rapidly growing communities near Perris. Riverside County is growing faster than any county in California and is one of the fastest growing counties in the nation.