The sun was bright, and the trains were shining as RCTC, Metrolink, and project partners celebrated the completion of the Moreno Valley/March Field Station Improvements Project with a ribbon cutting ceremony. On August 12, 2025, local officials, transportation leaders, and community members gathered at the upgraded station to celebrate this important milestone and tour the new second train platform and upgraded boarding areas.

“This project is a crucial element of the RCTC’s vision to enhance commuter rail service and improve our region’s public transportation system,” said RCTC Chair and Riverside County Board of Supervisor Karen Spiegel. “Moreno Valley, Perris, Riverside, and the surrounding communities continue to grow, and this project prepares us for the future.”

Attendees were able to get an up-close look at the new train platform and new canopies, mini-high platform, emergency telephone, signage, and electronic displays. RCTC also upgraded 2 ½ miles of track for a future double-track corridor south of the station. Metrolink started service on the new platform on July 7, and these enhancements will help improve service and reliability on the 91/Perris Valley Line (PVL) in Riverside County and throughout the Metrolink network.

The Moreno Valley/March Field station is one of nine Metrolink stations in Riverside County that RCTC owns and operates. The delivery of this project signifies a new wave of planned improvements along the PVL designed to improve transit options for the residents of these growing communities. Future projects include the Metrolink Double Track Project, Perris-South Metrolink Station and Layover Facility, and the Mead Valley Metrolink Station and Mobility Hub.

Construction of the $38 million dollar project took place from October 2022 through July 2025 and was funded through a combination of local and federal sources, including a $32 million dollar grant from the Federal Transit Administration and funds from Measure A, Riverside County’s voter-approved half-cent sales tax for transportation improvements.

RCTC thanks the community for its continued support and looks forward to delivering more transformative transportation projects across Riverside County. For more information about the project, visit: rctc.org/moval

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