The Central Coast Layover Facility project, which lays the groundwork for improvements in rail travel along California’s Central Coast, reached another milestone with recent site inspections and evaluations that will kick off engineering and environmental clearance processes.

OCTA is conducting a Coastal Rail Resiliency Study (CRRS) to develop short to medium-term solutions to protect the coastal railroad in its current right-of-way (ROW) and alignment.

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. The Initial Assessment identified four “potential reinforcement areas” which they found may be susceptible to risk from future bluff failures and coastal ...

Lines and Stations In Orange County, there are three lines and 11 convenient stations to serve you whether you’re commuting or embarking on a weekend adventure. Plan your trip by selecting an origin and destination station. Learn how to connect to Amtrak using our Rail2Rail Program.

Buena Park train station built in 2007 is located near Dale Street and Lakeknoll Drive. The station has a 70-foot clock tower modeled after the one at Knott’s Berry Farm – which was inspired by the original at Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Metrolink is Southern California’s regional passenger rail system, serving Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura counties, as well as Oceanside in San Diego County. This convenient and efficient alternative to driving connects people in Southern California to major destinations and employment centers in comfort and safety.

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 ORANGE – With ongoing threats to a critical link in Southern California’s rail network, the Orange County Transportation Authority today submitted an Emergency Coastal Development Permit to the ...

Study Objectives The Coastal Rail Resiliency Study (CRRS) evaluates strategies to protect the railroad in place for up to 30 years and ensure uninterrupted rail operations while minimizing passenger and freight service disruptions. It will include a detailed analysis of seven miles of critical coastal track between Dana Point and San Clemente up to the the San Diego County line. Key milestones ...

ORANGE – With ongoing threats to a critical link in Southern California’s rail network, the Orange County Transportation Authority today 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.

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.