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. The rail line is expected to be shut down for passenger service for a total of approximately six weeks, through early June.
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 – 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.
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. The rail line is expected to be shut down for passenger service for a total of approximately six weeks, through early June.
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.
This effort allows OCTA to take immediate steps to protect a critical link in the state’s rail network. OCTA’s first action was to issue a request for information for contractors to provide dredging and transport options to expedite the sand placement component of the projects. OCTA expects to place approximately 540,000 cubic yards of sand.
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
Impacts to rail service and beach access will be communicated with the public when schedules of specific activities are finalized. Once emergency contracts are in place, it is expected work will begin in April 2025. Riprap repair and placement in Areas 1 and 2 is projected to take 1-2 months. Work to build the catchment wall in Area 3 and the ...
The Sand Canyon Avenue Undercrossing project along the LOSSAN rail corridor between Interstate 5 and Oak Canyon/Laguna Canyon Road in Irvine opened to motorists on July 14, 2014. The project lowered Sand Canyon Avenue under the railroad tracks and widened the roadway from four to six lanes.
RAIL PLAN ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY 550 South Main Street P.O. Box 14184 Orange, CA 92863-1584 (714) 560-6282 Key RFP Dates Issue Date: February 26, 2025 Question Submittal Date: March 7, 2025 Proposal Submittal Date: April 1, 2025 Interview Date: April 23, 2025 .