Right of Way (ROW) Encroachment

Metrolink is transitioning to a new contract for Flagging, Inspection, Training and Right of Entry services. As part of this transition, there may be delays to correspondences and application processing. We appreciate your patience and thank you for your understanding as we move to make improvements to the Right-of-Entry process.

The Track & Signal (T&S) Department plays a critical role in the maintenance of Metrolink’s Track and Signal Infrastructure, ensuring a safe and effective operating environment for trains and passengers. In addition to maintaining the tracks and signals, the Track & Signal Department oversees the coordination and oversight of 3^rd party entry onto the Metrolink Right of Way. This ensures that all 3^rd party projects are conducted in a safe manner around active train tracks, comply with all Metrolink, State, and Federal Regulations, and ensure compatibility with Metrolink’s infrastructure and operations.  

If you have a project that will be conducted on or within close proximity of the Metrolink Right of Way, please review the SCRRA Right of Way Encroachment Process and fill out a Right of Way Encroachment Application.  An application fee is required at the time of submission and may be paid by check or ACH payment.  

If a new or revision to an existing License is not required, the Initial Application
and Construction submittals may be sent to SCRRA at the same time.

Your cooperation helps ensure a safe and effective operating environment for everyone.  

Submit Applications to: [email protected]

Address

SCRRA - Pomona Office
2700 Melbourne Ave
Pomona, CA 91767

Events or Parades Across a Railroad Crossing

• For a planned events, such as a marathon, fair or parade, occurring over or near a Railroad Crossing please fill out SCRRA Form 7 Special Events Railroad Crossing Notification and submit to [email protected].
• This will alert our Operations Department who will notify and slow trains in advance of the crossing during the scheduled event.
• This form is not intended to be used as a request for access for any construction activities, surveying, potholing, boring, environmental analysis, filming, photography, or other activities requiring a Right-of-Way Encroachment agreement.

Contact Information

• In case of track, signal, or grade crossing problems, contact Metrolink’s 24/7 toll-free emergency number: (888) 446-9721. The telephone number and grade crossing numbers are assigned by the U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) and the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and can be found on the signal house and crossing gates at each grade crossing.
• Underground Service Alert of California (DIGALERT) at (800) 227-2600 or 811, railway companies, and utility companies shall be notified prior to performing any excavation close to any underground pipeline, conduit, duct, wire, or other structure.
• SCRRA is not a member of DIGALERT, it is, therefore, necessary to call SCRRA Signal Department a minimum of 15 days prior to work, at (909) 592-1346 to mark, at Public Agency or Contractor’s cost and expense, signal and communication cables and conduits.

Resources

• Process and Procedures
  • Right of Way Encroachment Application (Updated 06-01-2022)
  • Right of Way Encroachments FAQ (July 14, 2022)
  • SCRRA Right of Way Encroachment Process 20220714
  • Schedule of Fees for Third Party Construction (Updated 01-11-2022)
• Site Specific Work Plan
  • Site Specific Work Plan (SSWP)
• Right of Entry Encroachment Forms
  • SCRRA Form No. 4 – Agreement for Moving Oversized Loads over Highway-Rail Grade Crossings (Updated 03-13-2023)
  • SCRRA Form No. 5 – Indemnification and Assumption of Liability Agreement (Updated 03-13-2023)
  • SCRRA Form No. 6 – Temporary Right-of-Entry Agreement (Updated 03-13-2023)
  • SCRRA Form No. 7 – Special Events Railroad Crossing Notification  (Updated 03-13-2023)
  • SCRRA Form No. 37 – Rules and Requirements for Construction on Railway Property
• Train Traffic Density
  
  • Train Traffic Density Exhibit for SCRRA System (Updated 01-29-2019)