After nearly three decades, and about 100 million in costs, the new 22 mile passenger train between Oceanside and Escondido will finally open to the public. Officials have blamed slow inspections and equipment signaling malfunctions for their late opening since December.
Still lacking the final safety approval, Pete Aadland, spokesman for the North County Transit District, expects the commissions ‘ok' by the end of the week.
The first run is scheduled to be at 4.33 am Sunday in Escondido and arrive at Vista at 5 am, then pull into the Oceanside Transit center at 5.26. (However, don't forget day-light saving time!)
To board the sprinter, riders must buy tickets at any of the 15 stations by credit card or cash in an automatic ticket machine. There will be a crew of volunteers available to show riders how to use the system for the first three weeks.
Adult fares
All-day pass: $4
One-way ticket: $2
Monthly pass: $54
Senior/disabled fares
Day pass: $2
One-way ticket: $1
Monthly pass: $16
Student monthly passes
Palomar College: $42
MiraCosta College: $39
Youth regional pass (ages 6-18) $32
* Children age 5 and younger ride free.
-- Source: North County Transit District.
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