Passenger rail service through San Clemente was suspended beginning April 28 to allow for crews to safely conduct emergency work to reinforce sections of track at immediate risk from landslides and coastal erosion. The rail line is expected to be shut down for passenger service for a total of approximately six weeks, through early June.

San Clemente's 2.3-mile beach trail offers stunning views of the coastline. Bring your bike onboard the train and enjoy one of the most picturesque shorelines in SoCal. Begins at the Metrolink station.

OCTA’s effort is the largest volume of sand placement planned for San Clemente beaches in a single effort. The emergency projects are independent from the Coastal Rail Resiliency Study and are anticipated to move into construction as early as April 2025.

The emergency work is focused on priority areas in San Clemente along the Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo Rail Corridor (LOSSAN), identified through engineering analysis where recent landslides have already caused significant damage.

Passenger rail service through San Clemente resumed May 27 after emergency work stabilized a hillside north of the Pier that scattered debris onto the rail right of way below.

The historic home of San Clemente founder Ole Hanson offers a glimpse of the region’s history through its beautiful Spanish architecture and coastal gardens. From station: 10 minute walk

transportation-related pollution, and create innovative solutions in San Clemente. The following improvement projects and services are a direct result of OCTA’s partnership with San Clemente: • Restoration Rip Rap Installation for Erosion Protection and Drainage Improvements • San Clemente Beach Trail Crossings Safety Enhancements

OCTA submitted an Emergency Coastal Development Permit to quickly stabilize vulnerable areas near the San Clemente track. Taking Metrolink to the Swallows Parade Reduces Traffic, Parking Hassl… The Swallows Day Parade and Mercado will be conducted March 22 in San Juan Capistrano.

Issue an emergency design-build procurement for construction of a catchment wall along Mariposa Point, which is planned to include restoration of San Clemente’s popular pedestrian trail, and to build a revetment, seawall, or functionally equivalent structure south of San Clemente State Beach.

Metrolink plans to resume all regular passenger rail service along its Orange County and Inland Empire-Orange County lines through San Clemente, once again serving Oceanside seven days a week.