AVTA NEWS
UPDATE:
To
assist Metrolink in the wake of this morning’s train
derailment, the Antelope Valley Transit Authority (AVTA) has dedicated 9
commuter coaches to transporting
passengers from Union Station to Burbank Station. AVTA buses are leaving Union
Station every 20 minutes.
AVTA
buses will serve MetroLink’s needs until AVTA’s regularly scheduled commuter
departure times occur. AVTA does not anticipate any interruption to its
services. AVTA will honor Metrolink passes for
passengers boarding at Union Station for return trips to Palmdale and Lancaster.
AVTA will distribute
updates as the situation changes.
Metrolink’s statement regarding
the incident is attached.
AVTA
management extends their sympathies to all
involved.
Pam
Holland, Public Information Officer
661.729.2222
fax 661.726.2615
cell
661.810.7912
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