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Metrolink adds late-night trains for Daisy Chain Fields festival

Metrolink will run three special late-night trains Saturday for Olivia Rodrigo's inaugural Daisy Chain Fields festival at Great Park in Irvine, the agency announced. The festival, set for Aug. 29, features an all-woman lineup, with proceeds benefiting nonprofits supporting women and girls.

By Tertius News AI Desk 2 distinct · 2 mastheads · 2 articles Version 1 Coverage Aug 25–29, 2026 Published 12h ago

Metrolink will provide special late-night train service Saturday for people attending Olivia Rodrigo’s inaugural Daisy Chain Fields Music Festival at Great Park in Irvine, the regional rail agency announced Tuesday, Aug. 25.

The festival is expected to draw attendees from across Southern California, and Metrolink will operate three special post-event trains serving destinations in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Orange and northern San Diego counties, according to the agency.

Train schedule

The special trains are:

Train 698 from Anaheim to Oceanside, departing at 11:30 m.
Train 699 from Irvine to Los Angeles Union Station, departing at 11:40 m.
Train 898 from Irvine to San Bernardino-Downtown, departing at 11:30 m.

Metrolink said the added service is intended to give festivalgoers an alternative to driving because parking at Great Park is limited.

Attendees can take regularly scheduled Metrolink service to Anaheim Station and purchase a shuttle pass through festival producer C3 Presents, or travel to Irvine Station and use a rideshare service to reach Great Park, officials said.

“A major event like Daisy Chain Fields brings people from throughout Southern California together to enjoy talented musical acts while supporting organizations that advance opportunities for women and girls,” said Metrolink Board Chair Doug Chaffee. “Through this partnership, we are offering attendees a safe, convenient and affordable alternative to driving, while demonstrating the benefits of passenger rail in this region.”

The special trains will operate at regular Metrolink fares. The $10 SoCal Day Pass provides unlimited systemwide travel on weekends, and up to three children 17 and younger can ride free with each paying adult, according to Metrolink.

About the festival

Olivia Rodrigo’s inaugural Daisy Chain Fields music festival takes place Aug. 29. The one-day-only festival features an all-woman lineup, according to a report from USA Today.

A reel posted to the festival’s Instagram account shows Rodrigo criticizing former President Donald Trump’s stance on abortion. Net proceeds from the festival will benefit 10 partner nonprofits dedicated to advocating for the health and well-being of women and girls, and as of Aug. 28, Rodrigo announced that $10 million has been donated to these organizations through the Daisy Chain Fields Fund.

Organizers said 100% of net proceeds from the festival will go to those nonprofits, which support women and girls.

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Santa Ana Orange County Register

Framing: Announces Metrolink's addition of late-night trains for the festival, focusing on the service itself. — informative and promotional

as of Aug 25, 2026, 9:18 PM UTC

Facts Included:

Metrolink will provide special late-night train service Saturday for people attending Olivia Rodrigo’s inaugural Daisy Chain Fields Music Festival at Great Park in Irvine, the regional rail agency announced Tuesday, Aug. 25.
Metrolink will operate three special post-event trains serving destinations in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Orange and northern San Diego counties.
Train 698 from Anaheim to Oceanside, departing at 11:30 p.m.
Train 699 from Irvine to Los Angeles Union Station, departing at 11:40 p.m.
Train 898 from Irvine to San Bernardino-Downtown, departing at 11:30 p.m.
Metrolink said the added service is intended to give festivalgoers an alternative to driving because parking at Great Park is limited.
Attendees can take regularly scheduled Metrolink service to Anaheim Station and purchase a shuttle pass through festival producer C3 Presents, or travel to Irvine Station and use a rideshare service to reach Great Park, officials said.
The special trains will operate at regular Metrolink fares. The $10 SoCal Day Pass provides unlimited systemwide travel on weekends, and up to three children 17 and younger can ride free with each paying adult, according to Metrolink.
Organizers said 100% of net proceeds from the inaugural Daisy Chain Fields festival will benefit 10 nonprofit organizations supporting women and girls.
More information about the special service is available at metrolinktrains.com/daisy-chain-fields.

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USA Today

Framing: Practical festival logistics (tickets, traffic) and live updates, not policy or politics. — Promotional and anticipatory, with an admiring emphasis on Rodrigo's political and charitable actions.

as of Aug 29, 2026, 4:46 PM UTC

Facts Included:

Olivia Rodrigo's inaugural Daisy Chain Fields music festival is Aug. 29.
The festival is one-day-only with an all-woman lineup.
Net proceeds will benefit 10 partner nonprofits dedicated to advocating for the health and well-being of women and girls.
As of Aug. 28, Rodrigo announced $10 million has been donated to these organizations through the Daisy Chain Fields Fund.
A reel posted to the event's Instagram account showed Rodrigo criticizing Trump's stance on abortion.

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimMetrolink will provide special late-night train service Saturday for people attending Olivia Rodrigo’s inaugural Daisy Chain Fields Music Festival at Great Park in Irvine.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Santa Ana Orange County Register as of Aug 25, 2026, 9:18 PM UTC
ClaimMetrolink will operate three special post-event trains serving destinations in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Orange and northern San Diego counties.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Santa Ana Orange County Register as of Aug 25, 2026, 9:18 PM UTC
ClaimTrain 698 from Anaheim to Oceanside will depart at 11:30 p.m.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusContested via Santa Ana Orange County Register as of Aug 25, 2026, 9:18 PM UTC
ClaimTrain 699 from Irvine to Los Angeles Union Station will depart at 11:40 p.m.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusContested via Santa Ana Orange County Register as of Aug 25, 2026, 9:18 PM UTC
ClaimTrain 898 from Irvine to San Bernardino-Downtown will depart at 11:30 p.m.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusContested via Santa Ana Orange County Register as of Aug 25, 2026, 9:18 PM UTC
ClaimParking at the Great Park in Irvine is limited.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via Santa Ana Orange County Register as of Aug 25, 2026, 9:18 PM UTC
ClaimAttendees can take regularly scheduled Metrolink service to Anaheim Station and purchase a shuttle pass through festival producer C3 Presents.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Santa Ana Orange County Register as of Aug 25, 2026, 9:18 PM UTC
ClaimAttendees can travel to Irvine Station and use a rideshare service to reach Great Park.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Santa Ana Orange County Register as of Aug 25, 2026, 9:18 PM UTC
ClaimThe special trains will operate at regular Metrolink fares, and the $10 SoCal Day Pass provides unlimited systemwide travel on weekends.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Santa Ana Orange County Register as of Aug 25, 2026, 9:18 PM UTC
ClaimUp to three children 17 and younger can ride free with each paying adult, according to Metrolink.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Santa Ana Orange County Register as of Aug 25, 2026, 9:18 PM UTC
ClaimOlivia Rodrigo's inaugural Daisy Chain Fields music festival is on Aug. 29.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusContested via USA Today as of Aug 29, 2026, 4:46 PM UTC, Santa Ana Orange County Register as of Aug 25, 2026, 9:18 PM UTC
ClaimAs of Aug. 28, $10 million has been donated to these organizations through the Daisy Chain Fields Fund.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusContested via USA Today as of Aug 29, 2026, 4:46 PM UTC
ClaimA reel posted to the event's Instagram account shows Rodrigo criticizing Trump's stance on abortion.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via USA Today as of Aug 29, 2026, 4:46 PM UTC
ClaimThe festival is one-day-only with an all-woman lineup.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via USA Today as of Aug 29, 2026, 4:46 PM UTC

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2 distinct · 2 mastheads · 2 articles consulted: Santa Ana Orange County Register, USA Today 14 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-08-29