Metrolink Launches New Website Using GPS Tracking for its Trains

23 Oct 2017

The future is here and it is embracing the many benefits GPS tracking technology has to offer. Especially with entities, such as Metrolink, introducing the benefits GPS stands to offer to its customers.

What benefit does GPS tracking have to offer Metrolink customers?

For one, it allows passengers to track their trains in real time. This means they can make highly educated estimates about when trains will arrive at their destinations.

This is highly beneficial – not only to people waiting to catch trains, but also to people already on the train who are attempting to schedule meetings, plans, and Uber rides once they arrive at their destinations.

This isn’t only about the convenience of scheduling however, the move Metrolink is making is one designed to assist passengers who have embraced technology by making the scheduling and purchasing of tickets as simple as possible – even allowing these things to be done completely online or via mobile phone. All that is needed is for passengers to download the mobile app through Google Play or the App Store.

Don’t worry, though, while these conveniences are certainly attractive to many audiences, Metrolink will continue to offer traditional means for scheduling rides and purchasing tickets, while also making plans to accommodate future technology growth at the same time.

The use of GPS to track trains is an ideal way to improve customer service without adding to costs for customers. In fact, the use of GPS along with other high-tech tools makes riding the train an easier proposition than ever before.

Metrolink operates in Southern California, serving as a regional commuter rail service serving six counties via a 538-mile route network. It is the second busiest provider of public transportation in southern California and the third largest U.S. based commuter rail agency.

The commuter rail service provides seven different routes under the leadership of the Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA). The hope is that the move to real-time GPS tracking for passengers will help them grow to number one in directional route miles travelled (currently number three) as well as annual ridership (currently eighth largest).

GPS tracking cannot fix all the challenges commuter rail services today face, but it does go a long way toward reaching a younger passenger audience and appealing to more tech-savvy passengers and commuters throughout the Southern California area.

To learn more about GPS tracking devices for personal uses or business fleets, give us a call today at LiveViewGPS at 1-888-544-0494.

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George Karonis is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of LiveViewGPS Inc., a company he established in 2008 with the vision of making real-time GPS tracking more reliable, affordable, and accessible for businesses of all sizes. Over the past two decades, he has built a reputation as an innovator in GPS tracking, fleet management, asset monitoring, and Push-to-Talk over Cellular (PTToC) communications. Under George's leadership, LiveViewGPS has grown into a nationally recognized provider of GPS tracking solutions, serving businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, law enforcement organizations, and public works departments throughout the United States. The company's technology helps organizations improve operational efficiency, protect valuable assets, increase driver safety, and reduce operating costs through real-time location intelligence. Before founding LiveViewGPS, George developed a background in security, surveillance, and emerging location technologies. His passion for innovation and practical problem solving has driven the development of products that combine dependable hardware with easy-to-use cloud software, giving customers actionable information when it matters most. In 2018, George expanded into nationwide Push-to-Talk over Cellular communications by launching PeakPTT, providing businesses with rugged, instant communication solutions that operate over LTE and Wi-Fi networks. His focus has remained the same throughout his career: delivering dependable technology backed by exceptional customer service and long-term customer relationships. George regularly writes about GPS tracking, fleet management, asset protection, business technology, and communication systems. Through this blog, he shares industry insights, practical advice, and emerging trends to help organizations make informed decisions about tracking technology and connected operations.