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

Inscription. 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. Marker 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.

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); 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); Vendetta Village (approx. 2.3 miles away); a different marker also named Vendetta Village (approx. 2.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Simi Valley.

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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.

Many of the commuters were from Simi Valley.

One commuter who survived the first crash, did not survive the second crash.

Also see . . .
1. 2008 Chatsworth Metrolink Train Crash. Wikipedia. (Submitted on February 14, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.)

2. 2005 Glendale Metrolink Train Crash. Wikipedia. (Submitted on February 14, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.)

Additional keywords. Chatsworth Metrolink Train Crash, 2008, Glendale Metrolink Train Crash, 2005

2008 Marker and Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker, February 13, 2018

2. 2008 Marker and Memorial

Photographed By Craig Baker, February 13, 2018

3. 2005 Marker

In memory of the Simi Valley residents who lost their lives in the January 26, 2005 Metrolink Train Disaster

Photographed By Craig Baker, February 13, 2018

4. 2005 Marker

The markers are at opposite ends of the memorial.

Photographed By Craig Baker, February 13, 2018

5. Memorial

Platform, Memorial, and Station image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker, February 13, 2018

6. Platform, Memorial, and Station

Marker at Union Station image. Click for full size.

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 February 20, 2018. It was originally submitted on February 14, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 1,091 times since then and 26 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.