Around noon on Thursday, Sept. 30, Metrolink received an invaluable tip from one of our twitter followers -- @granuaille. The concerned “twitizen” tweeted @Metrolink a picture of an unattended package near the Temple Ave bridge in Pomona. The photo was immediately shown to Metrolink’s security manager, who, with the help of @granuaille, was able to determine the package was on Union Pacific tracks. The package, which turned out to be maintenance tools, was removed by law enforcement within the hour.
We are so grateful to @granuaille for his/her sharp eye, quick thinking, and sense of ownership and responsibility that led them to report this potential safety issue. Safety is our most important core value at Metrolink – with the help of passengers like @granuaille, we’ll be able to stay vigilant in keeping our railroad safe.
