To ensure the safety and reliability of the Metrolink system, infrastructure enhancements are occasionally necessary that result in the closure of the rail line. OCTA continues to work with Metrolink to minimize the impact of these closures and apologize for the inconvenience.
March 7-8, 2026
Orange County & Inland Empire-Orange County Lines
On Saturday and Sunday, March 7 and 8, 2026, Orange County Line and Inland Empire-Orange County Line service will be interrupted due to maintenance and rehabilitation projects. On both days, Metrolink trains will not operate between the Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo and Oceanside stations.
Riders may use OC Bus Route 91 as an alternative between Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo and San Clemente. Amtrak Pacific Surfliner service will not operate with no alternative transportation provided. Please refer to the Metrolink and Pacific Surfliner travel advisory webpages for more information.
March 14-15, 2026
On Saturday and Sunday, March 14 and 15, 2026, Metrolink will complete a maintenance and rehabilitation project along the Inland Empire-Orange County Line. This project will result in a track closure between the San Bernardino-Downtown Station and the Riverside-Downtown Station.
Inland Empire-Orange County Line trains 1857 and 1860 will not operate between San Bernardino-Downtown Station and the Oceanside Station. Please be advised, Metrolink is unable to provide alternate transportation on March 14 and 15, 2026.
In addition, Inland Empire-Orange County Line trains 1858 and 1859 will operate a modified service between Riverside-Downtown Station and the Oceanside Station. Please be advised, Metrolink is unable to provide alternate transportation between San Bernardino-Downtown and Riverside-Downtown on March 14 and 15, 2026.
As an alternative to train travel on these two days, we encourage passengers to check Omnitrans bus routes serving stations between San Bernardino Downtown and Riverside Downtown.
More information is available here: https://metrolinktrains.com/train_status/upcoming-advisories.
