Permit to the California Coastal Commission to expedite work to stabilize four areas most vulnerable to failure above the railroad track through San Clemente. This effort allows OCTA to take immediate steps to protect a critical link in the state’s rail network.
The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) has submitted an Emergency Coastal Development Permit application to the California Coastal Commission to advance four emergency projects that will immediately protect a critical link in the state’s rail network.
Authority (SCRRA or Metrolink) are requesting permits and authorization for Area 4 of the Critical San Clemente RailroadProtection Project (Project) in San Clemente, Orange County, California.
On March 31, OCTA submitted an Emergency Coastal Development Permit to the California Coastal Commission to expedite work to stabilize four areas most vulnerable to failure above the railroad track through San Clemente. This effort allows OCTA to take immediate steps to protect a critical link in the state’s rail network.
This funding will help OCTA deliver critical improvements and implement protective measures along the Orange County coastal section of the Los Angeles-San Diego-San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor, enhancing the safety and reliability of one of the nation’s busiest rail corridors.
The Orange County Transportation Authority has submitted an Emergency Coastal Develop Permit to the California Coastal Commission to start work that will help ensure uninterrupted rail service
OCTA is implementing an integrated approach to address the protection of the coastal rail line, and sand plays a key part of that. Because of the rapid erosion and immediate threat to the rail line, riprap and revetment are necessary to provide immediate protection to the public rail infrastructure.
The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) and Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA or Metrolink) are requesting permits and authorization for Areas 1 and 2 of the Critical San Clemente ProtectionRailroad Project (Project) in San Clemente, Orange County, California.
Beginning Monday, April 28, passenger rail was suspended for approximately six weeks while crews work to repair and reinforce the most vulnerable segments of the track. The closure affects both Metrolink’s Orange County and Inland Empire-Orange County lines, as well as Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner trains through the area.
In January 2024, OCTA published a Coastal Rail Resiliency Study – Initial Assessment Technical Memorandum with the goal of developing alternative concepts for maintaining railroad operations within the existing railroad corridor.