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The first study will evaluate strategies to ensure uninterrupted rail operations, including a detailed analysis of 7 miles of critical coastal track between Dana Point and San Clemente at the San Diego County line.

OCTA is pushing forward on studying solutions to protect the vital coastal rail line that connects passengers, freight and military assets from San Diego County to Orange County and important destinations farther north.

The Orange County Transportation Authority (Authority) invites proposals from qualified consultants to conduct a study that will focus on the approximately seven-mile stretch of railroad corridor in south coastal Orange County.

The Coastal Rail Emergency Project is working in four Reinforcement Areas to address threats from slope and beach erosion, which is essential to keeping the community safe and rail operations running smoothly. This work includes reinforcing the track and replenishing sand.

ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority is pushing forward on studying solutions to protect the vital coastal rail line that connects passengers, freight and military assets from San Diego County to Orange County and important destinations farther north.

During the past few weeks, OCTA has secured a total of $305 million from state and federal sources to advance immediate coastal stabilization efforts on the rail corridor where it runs along the vulnerable coastline through San Clemente.

The Orange County Transportation Authority (Authority) invites proposals from qualified consultants to conduct a study that will focus on the approximately seven-mile stretch of railroad corridor in south coastal Orange County.

ORANGE – Passenger rail service through San Clemente will be suspended beginning Monday, April 28, to allow for crews to safely conduct emergency construction aimed at stabilizing sections of track at immediate risk from landslides and coastal erosion.

South Coast Rail Infrastructure. Background and Purpose. The Orange County Transportation Authority owns 40+ miles of rail between the cities of San Clemente and Fullerton. This vital link in the 351-mile Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor is the second busiest passenger rail corridor in the nation

The Orange County Transportation Authority (Authority) invites proposals from qualified consultants to provide public outreach services for the south coast rail infrastructure feasibility study.