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.
Over the past four years, San Clemente’s eroding bluffs – on both city and private property – have repeatedly forced the closure of the rail line that has operated largely uninterrupted for more than 125 years.
Effort advances critical action to safeguard Southern California’s rail connection and public safety ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority Board of Directors on Monday authorized emergency actions to stabilize sections of railroad track threatened by coastal erosion and landslides in San Clemente, moving forward with urgent work to ensure continued passenger and freight rail ...
Project Overview The Orange County Transportation Authority, in coordination with Metrolink, has completed emergency work to stabilize the railroad tracks in San Clemente. The emergency fix, which began in October 2022, included installing 220 ground anchors – each 133 feet long – into the bedrock below, securing two rows of 110 grade beams that helped stabilize the hillside above. The ...
Over the past four years, San Clemente’s eroding bluffs – on both city and private property – have repeatedly forced the closure of the rail line that has operated largely uninterrupted for more than 125 years.
Construction Updates The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA), in coordination with Metrolink, is taking emergency action to stabilize the rail line in north San Clemente.
In Orange County, OCTA’s Metrolink rail service has 11 stations from Buena Park to San Clemente. Metrolink's interactive system map will help you find the nearest station to your home and destination.
OCTA Board Receives Updates on San Clemente Coastal Rail Stabilization The Orange County Transportation Authority’s Board of Directors received an update on efforts to stabilize the coastal rail line in San Clemente.
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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. On October 30, OCTA learned that the Federal Railroad Administration awarded $100 million in funding from its Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety ...