passenger and freight rail operations through South Orange County. The board unanimously approved a resolution authorizing OCTA CEO Darrell E. Johnson to take all necessary steps to protect a vital stretch of track through San Clemente, where recent landslides, beach erosion and degrading riprap pose a serious threat to the rail line. The rail is
Additionally, OCTA is coordinating with rail operators to minimize disruptions to passenger and freight rail services once construction begins. OCTA is steadfast in its commitment to protecting Orange County’s coastal rail corridor through strategic, data-driven solutions to ensure continued reliability and resilience of one of the nation’s ...
Orange County’s first modern streetcar will arrive in Spring 2026 to serve you. Connecting with the rail and bus network, OC Streetcar will offer car-free transportation between Santa Ana, Garden Grove and beyond. To prepare for OC Streetcar system and vehicle testing, followed by revenue service, it’s time to get streetcar ready.
Overview. As a part of Coastal Rail Resiliency Study, OCTA completed an Initial Assessment that identified four areas requiring immediate action to ensure safe and uninterrupted rail operations through San Clemente.. Emergency action is necessary to address urgent threats from slope and beach erosion and to protect the community, rail passengers and overall rail operations.
ORANGE – Rail passengers got their first look today at the new and improved Anaheim Canyon Metrolink station, a long-awaited improvement project to facilitate a more efficient, comfortable rail experience for passengers traveling through north Orange County. ... issues press releases and provides information about OCTA to the public and ...
December 18, 2020 Rails are now being installed for OC Streetcar. December 15, 2020 First ... View Older Press Releases. March 27, 2018 ...
News Releases; San Clemente Rail Closure Daily Update: Monday, Feb. 12; San Clemente Rail Closure Daily Update: Monday, Feb. 12. 2/12/2024 Additional slope movement prompted decision to stop freight train movement overnight; OCTA and Metrolink team will explore whether some soil can safely be removed from bottom of slope. ORANGE – On Monday ...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 1 , 2025 . San Clemente Rail Closure Update: Thursday, May 1. Crews continue to strategically place riprap to protect the rail line while pursuing options for sand; work moves ahead on schedule. ORANGE – Crews made significant progress this week in the
OCTA applauds its state and federal partners for the significant funding that, together, 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 ...
Soil and debris from privately-owned hillside moved into rail right of way near Mariposa Point but track remains stable, BNSF will resume overnight freight trains at 10 mph ORANGE – Even as several days of heavy rain began to let up Wednesday, soil and debris from the saturated slope in San Clemente continued to inch toward the track, pushing ...