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 ...

The study is distinct from the ongoing emergency work that is focused on areas identified as needing immediate reinforcement because of threats to the rail line from coastal erosion and sliding of privately owned hillsides above the tracks. The upcoming meeting seeks public input on the study, with Spanish interpretation provided:

We have completed review of your ECDP request received on April 1, 2025 and issued ECDP number G-5-25-0013. In brief, using the area descriptions for priority projects along the railroad line in San Clemente, the ECDP request is for rock rip rap repair and sand placement in Areas 1 & 2; installation of a new catchment wall and reconstruction of the public pedestrian trail in Area 3; and sand ...

Coastal Rail Emergency Reinforcements Continue with Additional Approvals As crews continue with emergency efforts to reinforce the rail line in San Clemente, the California Coastal Commission approved more work.

Separate from ongoing emergency repairs in San Clemente reinforcement areas, OCTA is studying options for reinforcing the rail line for approximately the next 30 years and needs public input ORANGE – While the Orange County Transportation Authority continues to lead emergency track protection efforts in priority areas along the rail line in San Clemente, work continues on a study of ...

Passenger Rail Service Temporarily Halted Through San Clemente to Allow for Emergency Reinforcement Metrolink and Pacific Surfliner service has been suspended for approximately six weeks while crews work to repair and reinforce the track.

San Clemente Track Closure Metrolink and Amtrak Pacific Surfliner passenger rail service will safely resume through South Orange County on Saturday, June 7. The restoration of service will follow the completion of construction of the initial phase of emergency efforts to reinforce the most vulnerable areas along the rail line in San Clemente.

There’s no reason to take the freeway to the freeway series. The Angels Express is back! Beginning April 2, fans can jump aboard this special Metrolink train and leave traffic behind to watch rivals Angels and Dodgers battle it out in Anaheim. Then on April 10, OCTA will hold a kick-off rally at Irvine Station with authentic Angels Express gear and an exclusive Angels VIP Grand Prize. The ...

This reduction was achieved through efficient use and reorganization of existing riprap, allowing the project team to reinforce the track using less new material while still meeting safety and stabilization goals.

Coastal Rail Emergency Reinforcements Continue with Additional Approva… As crews continue with emergency efforts to reinforce the rail line in San Clemente, the California Coastal Commission approved more work.