Los Angeles Metro announced on September 2, 2026 that it is extending its monthlong rail safety campaign aimed at preventing train surfing and other hazardous activities near trains and tracks. The effort continues across the Metro system in Los Angeles, focusing on discouraging riders from riding on the outside of trains, moving between cars, standing behind trains, or climbing onto couplers.
Metro officials said the extension follows a pattern of repeated incidents of train surfing and related unsafe conduct observed throughout the network. By maintaining visible safety messaging and reinforcing rules against dangerous behavior, the agency hopes to lower the frequency of these risky actions and protect passengers from potential injury.
The campaign’s primary goal is to keep riders safe by reducing the number of people who attempt to ride on train exteriors, squeeze between cars, linger behind moving trains, or stand on couplers. Metro’s continued emphasis on this issue reflects its commitment to maintaining a secure transit environment for all users of the Los Angeles rail system.