Simi Valley in Ventura County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
In Memory of Those Who Perished
Photographed by Craig Baker, February 13, 2018
1. In Memory of Those Who Perished Marker
In reverent memory of those who perished in the September 12, 2008 Metrolink Train Disaster, with hope and encouragement for those who survived, and with gratitude for the first responders for their heroism and compassion.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical date for this entry is September 12, 2008.
Location. 34° 16.185′ N, 118° 41.679′ W. Marker is in Simi Valley, California, in Ventura County. It can be reached from Los Angeles Avenue 0.2 miles west of Stearns Street, on the left when traveling west. Marker is at the Metrolink Train Station, at the east end of the platform. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5050 E Los Angeles Ave, Simi Valley CA 93063, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles, on Central Coast, and in the Transverse Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Grandma Prisbrey's Bottle Village (approx. 0.9 miles away); Heritage Oak (approx. 1.4 miles away); Santa Susana Railroad Depot (approx. 2 miles away); Velocipede Hand Car (approx. 2 miles away); Railroad Motor Car (approx. 2 miles away); Fort Apache (approx. 2.3 miles away); a different marker also named Fort Apache (approx. 2.3 miles away); Silvertown (approx. 2.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Simi Valley.
Regarding In Memory of Those Who Perished. The 2008 Chatsworth Metrolink Train Crash occurred six miles east of here, when a commuter train collided head-on with a freight train after failing to stop for a red light. 25 people were killed.
The 2005 Glendale Metrolink Train Crash occurred thirty miles east of here, when a commuter train collided with an automobile abandoned on the tracks. 11 people were killed.
Both collisions occurred on the Metrolink Ventura County Line route between Ventura and Los Angeles Union Station.
Many
Photographed by Craig Baker, February 13, 2018
2. 2008 Marker and Memorial
One commuter who survived the first crash, did not survive the second crash.
These incidents resulted in a number of safety improvements, including safer rail cars and locomotives, automatic train stops, and the nation's first onboard rail video cameras and the nation's first positive train control system.
Also see . . .
1. 2008 Chatsworth Metrolink Train Crash. on Wikipedia. (Submitted on February 14, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.)
2. 2005 Glendale Metrolink Train Crash. on Wikipedia. (Submitted on February 14, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.)
Additional keywords. Chatsworth Metrolink Train Crash, 2008, Glendale Metrolink Train Crash, 2005
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3. 2005 Marker
In memory of the Simi Valley residents who lost their lives in the January 26, 2005 Metrolink Train Disaster
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4. 2005 Marker
The markers are at opposite ends of the memorial.
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5. Memorial
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6. Platform, Memorial, and Station
Photographed by Craig Baker, November 2, 2017
7. Marker at Union Station
This marker is at the Los Angeles Union Passenger Terminal, the destination of many local commuters.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 25, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 14, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 1,452 times since then and 68 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on February 14, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 7. submitted on February 20, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
