About the Project The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA), in coordination with Metrolink, is replacing the railroad bridge over San Juan Creek in the City of San Juan Capistrano to enhance safety and reduce maintenance needs. Once the new bridge is completed and train service is switched over, the existing bridge will be demolished. Construction is expected to be completed in early ...
The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) and Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA or Metrolink) are requesting permits and authorization for Area 4 of the Critical San Clemente Railroad Protection Project (Project) in San Clemente, Orange County, California. The Project includes improvements along the coastal rail line corridor that focus on maintenance and fortification ...
In addition, the existing side branch track, or spur track, near the Metrolink Station was relocated further south, and a small area adjacent to Camino Capistrano has been paved for maintenance personnel parking. Saddleback Rancho Capistrano Existing railroad track 1.8 miles of new passing siding railroad track Project area PROJECT STATUS
OCTA, the city of San Clemente and Metrolink are working cooperatively on constructing safety enhancements at seven pedestrian railroad crossings along the beach trail. The $4.5 million construction program is expected to be completed by the end of 2013 and includes the infrastructure for a future audible warning system – stationary horns that sound like an approaching train horn, localizing ...
Overview OCTA owns over 40 miles of operating railroad right-of-way in Orange County along the Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) rail corridor. In 2005, OCTA completed the Orange/Olive Grade Crossing Study, which presented a ranking of 51 at-grade rail-highway crossings (grade crossings) along the LOSSAN rail corridor, including both the Orange and Olive subdivisions. The ...
On March 31, OCTA 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. 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 ...
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 ...
The LOSSAN Rail Corridor also includes BNSF Railway and Union Pacific Railroad freight trains, and parallels congested stretches of Interstate 5 and Highway 101, making it vital to the region’s transportation system. Portions of the LOSSAN Rail Corridor are also a part of the Strategic Rail Corridor Network (STRACNET), which ensures the national rail network is ready to support defense ...
During the past two weeks, OCTA has secured a total of $305 million from state and federal sources to move forward on immediate coastal rail stabilization efforts ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority has secured essential funding this month from state and federal partners that will advance vital enhancements to help stabilize the rail corridor where it runs along the ...
The Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency, which manages the Amtrak® Pacific Surfliner ® train service, has received a $27 million grant from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to increase train frequencies between Los Angeles and San Diego. The grant helps fund the operation of three roundtrips between Los Angeles and San Diego, increasing ...