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North Coast Current

Emergency lights. (Ariel Camilo, FreeImages)

Man struck, killed by Coaster train in downtown Carlsbad

North Coast Current March 11, 2024
A man was struck and killed by a Coaster train in downtown Carlsbad on Tuesday, March 5, the second such death in the city this year.
Emergency lights. (Ariel Camilo, FreeImages)

Sprinter commuter train strikes, injures man in Vista

OsideNews October 8, 2022
A Sprinter commuter train struck and injured a man in Vista late Friday, Oct. 7, the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department reported.
North County Transit District’s Sprinter line is shown June 5, 2020. (NCTD photo by Alan Crosthwaite)

Extra Sprinter train service available during the July Fourth holiday

News Release July 2, 2022
To accommodate later evening festivities on the Fourth of July, the North County Transit District is adding special event service.

Extra Sprinter train service available during the July Fourth holiday

OsideNews July 2, 2022

News Release: Oceanside CA— Big crowds are expected to be out this Fourth of July holiday weekend enjoying fireworks, the San Diego County and more. To accommodate the later evening festivities, the...

Emergency lights. (Ariel Camilo, FreeImages)

Two killed in separate incidents on train tracks in Encinitas and Vista

North Coast Current June 14, 2022
Two pedestrians were killed on train tracks in separate incidents in Encinitas and Vista on June 9, the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department reported.
Emergency lights. (Ariel Camilo, FreeImages)

Two killed in separate incidents on train tracks in Encinitas and Vista

OsideNews June 14, 2022

North Coast Current: North County— Two pedestrians were killed on train tracks in separate incidents in Encinitas and Vista on June 9, the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department reported. One person...

Samples of renewable and diesel fuel are on display Wednesday, April 13, in Los Angeles at the celebration of Metrolink rail system’s 100% renewable-energy locomotive fleet. (Metrolink photo)

Metrolink rail system first in U.S. to have fully renewable-fuel fleet

OsideNews April 13, 2022
Metrolink rail system, which has service running from Oceanside north to Los Angeles, celebrated its transition April 13 to fully renewable fuel for its locomotives. North County Transit District is set to receive a $4.8 million grant federal grant for the purchase of hydrogen fuel cell electric buses.
Samples of renewable and diesel fuel are on display Wednesday, April 13, in Los Angeles at the celebration of Metrolink rail system’s 100% renewable-energy locomotive fleet. (Metrolink photo)

Metrolink rail system first in U.S. to have fully renewable-fuel fleet

OsideNews April 13, 2022

North County Transit District to receive federal grant for electric buses OsideNews: Oceanside CA— The Metrolink commuter rail system, which has service running from Oceanside north to Los Angeles, celebrated...

Bicyclist Struck by Sprinter Train in Oceanside

Bicyclist Struck by Sprinter Train in Oceanside

OsideNews August 25, 2018

Oceanside CA— This afternoon, August 25 2018, just after 12:30, Deputies from the San Diego Sheriff's Transit Enforcement Unit responded to a Sprinter train vs. bicyclist collision that occurred where...

SPRINTER Marks 10-Year Anniversary

OsideNews March 10, 2018

Oceanside CA— March 9 marked the tenth anniversary of North County Transit District’s SPRINTER hybrid rail system. Launched in 2008, the SPRINTER has become the backbone of east/west public transit...

Additional Transit Options During Coastal Rail Closure January 20

Additional Transit Options During Coastal Rail Closure January 20

OsideNews January 18, 2018

Oceanside CA— A coastal rail closure will be in place this coming weekend, January 20-21, to allow for needed infrastructure improvements along the railway. Due to historical ridership demand, additional...

NCTD Advances System Improvements

OsideNews November 8, 2017

Oceanside CA— Passengers riding on the SPRINTER trains in northern San Diego County may have recently noticed some new additions on board. Train Attendants are now riding each train checking tickets,...

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