The Sprinter

North County Transit District (NCTD) will offer a new mobility link between Oceanside, Vista, San Marcos and Escondido – the SPRINTER rail line. The SPRINTER will run 22 miles along the Highway 78 corridor, effortlessly transporting passengers to work, school, shopping centers and other activities. Riders will have the freedom to read, work or relax as the state of the art rail vehicles sprint to the 15 stations on the line.

Construction on the SPRINTER has begun and is scheduled for completion in December 2007.

The SPRINTER will make North County a nicer place to be by:
* Offering an affordable, reliable, stress-free transportation alternative to one of North County’s most heavily traveled corridors.
* Providing new mobility, connectivity and freedom for seniors, students and workers.
* Getting cars off the road and reducing air pollution.

The SPRINTER service features include:
* State of the art rail vehicle & safety technology.
* Sleek, quiet and efficient transportation system.
* Short, convenient trips to 15 stations.
* 22-mile long SPRINTER rail line.
* Passenger service seven days a week; week day service every 30 minutes in each direction, from approximately 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.
* 64 SPRINTER trips daily.
* Train set carrying capacity of 452.
* Maximum speed of 55 mph.
* Affordable flat fare.

SPRINTER project information line: 760-599-8332