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Originally Posted by 202_Cyclist

The Arrow passenger rail service between Redlands and San Bernardino opened today. This also included extending Metrolink commuter rail to Redlands.

Redlands celebrates completion of Arrow passenger rail line


By Jessica Keating
Redlands Daily Facts
Oct. 21, 2022


Attendees wait to enter a new train during the inaugural ceremony for the new Arrow passenger rail service in Redlands on Friday, Oct. 21, 2022. Arrow train service between San Bernardino and Redlands will begin on Monday. (Photo by Watchara Phomicinda, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)

"Train aficionados, transportation officials and elected leaders gathered Friday, Oct. 21, to celebrate the return of passenger rail service to Redlands.

“Anyone who knows Redlands, knows history is everything in this town,” said Evan Sanford, executive director of the Redlands Chamber of Commerce, after recapping the city’s early ties to the Santa Fe Railway.

Passenger service on that original rail line ended in the late 1930s, more than a lifetime ago for nearly all those gathered Friday outside the historic Santa Fe train depot, which has stood for generations as a reminder of the city’s connection to rail..."

https://www.redlandsdailyfacts.com/2...ger-rail-line/

This also marks a nine mile extension of greater LA's Metrolink commuter rail.