The Serra Siding Extension Project (Project) is proposing to extend the existing siding train track south by 1.2 miles from Victoria Boulevard to Beach Road in the City of Dana Point. The Project would build the infrastructure to enable regular and frequent passenger service every 30 minutes and increase reliability of the Metrolink system by reducing a choke point in south Orange County. This ...

Issue an emergency design-build procurement to include for construction of a catchment wall along Mariposa Point, which is planned to include the restoration of San Clemente’s popular pedestrian trail, and to build a revetment, seawall or functionally equivalent structure south of San Clemente State Beach.

Emergency Work Continues The emergency work along 700 feet of rail line in south San Clemente continues. Following heavy rains recently that delayed construction, crews resumed weekday work on Monday morning to install ground anchors and tie-backs to secure the hillside next to the tracks.

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 ...

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 operations through South Orange County.

OCTA Board Authorizes Emergency Rail Stabilization Work in South Orange County The Orange County Transportation Authority’s Board of Directors 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 operations through South Orange County.

ORANGE – Passenger rail service, including Metrolink and Amtrak Pacific Surfliner, is scheduled to fully and safely resume through South Orange County on Saturday, June 7, following the planned completion of construction of the initial phase of emergency efforts to reinforce the most vulnerable areas along the rail line in San Clemente.

Passenger rail service, including Metrolink and Amtrak Pacific Surfliner, is scheduled to resume through South Orange County on Saturday, June 7, following emergency efforts to reinforce the most vulnerable areas along the rail line in San Clemente. Led by OCTA in partnership with Metrolink, construction has continued daily since the work began in late April. This milestone comes slightly ...

On April 16, OCTA hosted local and state officials to commemorate the completion of the I-5 South County Improvements Project. This milestone not only eases congestion and improves connectivity along the I-5 corridor, but also delivers upgraded streets, sidewalks and bike lanes for enhanced safety – helping residents, workers and visitors spend less time in traffic and more time enjoying ...

Passenger rail service through San Clemente has been suspended temporarily to allow crews to safely conduct emergency construction aimed at stabilizing sections of track at immediate risk from landslides and coastal erosion. OCTA, in coordination with Metrolink and Amtrak Pacific Surfliner, is taking action to protect the only coastal rail link between San Diego and Orange counties, following ...