Summary:This project grade separated the local street from railroad tracks by building a bridge over the railroad crossing for vehicular traffic in the cities of Anaheim and Placentia.

Coastal Rail Stabilization Requires Emergency Action OCTA submitted an Emergency Coastal Development Permit to quickly stabilize vulnerable areas near the San Clemente track.

Overview The Internal Audit Department has completed an audit of oversight controls and contract compliance related to the agreement with the Orange County Sherriff’s Department for Transit Police Services. Based on the audit, controls are adequate, and management has worked to improve incident reporting for better oversight and more informed scheduling.

The California Coastal Commission earlier this month granted the Orange County Transportation Authority, which owns the coastal rail line and is leading the project, a permit to build a 1,400-foot-long catchment wall in Area 3, on the inland side of the track.

On April 10, 2025, the Coastal Commission’s South Coast District Office issued Emergency Coastal Development Permit (ECDP) No. G-5-25-0013 for development including, in relevant part, placement of rock and sand at OCTA’s Priority areas 1 & 2 to provide needed protection of the rail.

Mobilization into San Juan Creek Preliminary activities are underway as crews prepare to resume construction of the new railroad bridge from the creek bed. Work includes installing a diversion channel to redirect water flow around the work area.

Project Benefits New fully integrated multi-modal transit center that expands bus and rail service for commuters Expanded ticketing and information office New passenger information display system that tracks departures and arrivals for buses and trains Complimentary parking available for easier traveling options Amenities include 24 bike lockers, dining options, retail shops, Wi-Fi, phone ...

The San Juan Capistrano train station opened in 1894. The station closed in 1966 and railroad service to the town ended, but it reopened in 1974 after Amtrak reinstated service. The station is in historic downtown near Camino Capistrano and Verdugo Street, a short walk from Mission San Juan Capistrano.

The Orange County Transportation Authority, in coordination with Metrolink, is taking emergency action to stabilize the rail line in north San Clemente. The work is necessary to address urgent threats from slope and beach erosion and to protect the community, rail passengers and overall rail operations.

The coastal Rail Corridor in southern Orange County is owned by OCTA and operated by the Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA or Metrolink) and Amtrak Pacific Surfliner for passenger service and by the Burlington Northern-Santa Fe Railroad (BNSF) for freight service.