Coastal Rail Resiliency Study (CRRS) Public Meeting #1 Tuesday, July 15, 2025, from 5 - 6:30 p.m. San Clemente City Hall, Council Chambers

Search - Orange County Transportation Authority Tuesday, April 8, 2025 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.

Update on Emergency Need for Railroad Track Stabilization in the Vicinity of Mile Post 203.83 to 204.40 and 206.10 to 206.70 on the Orange Subdivision Jason Lee/James G. Beil Overview The four reinforcement areas identified in the Coastal Rail Resiliency Study adjacent to the Orange County Transportation Authority-owned railroad right-of-way, in the vicinity of Mile Post 203.83to 204.40and 206 ...

Recommendation(s) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-025 and authorize the Chief Executive Officer to take all necessary actions to address the emergency need for railroad track stabilization in the vicinity of Mile Post 203.83 to 204.40 and 206.00 to 206.70 on the Orange Subdivision, and to return to the Board of Directors, as required, to report on the status thereof.

Railroad track stabilization efforts in south Orange County have become a major focus area given its importance to continued operation of Metrolink in Orange County. While emergency work has been completed and service has resumed, long-term solutions need to be developed to ensure the ability to provide rail service in this portion of the County.

Update on the Emergency Need for Railroad Track Stabilization in the Vicinity of Mile Post 203.83 to 204.40 and 206.10 to 206.70 on the Orange Subdivision Jason Lee/James G. Beil Overview The four reinforcement areas identified in the Coastal Rail Resiliency Study adjacent to the Orange County Transportation Authority-owned railroad right-of-way, in the vicinity of Mile Post 203.83to 204.40and ...

This program has also been impacted by difficult negotiations with Burlington Northern Santa Fe, which owns portions of the railroad tracks, and new federal and state requirements such as positive train control and clean fuel locomotives.

25-6181 - Staff Report Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to take any and all necessary actions in regard to agreements with partner public agencies to address the emergency need for railroad track stabilization in the vicinity of Mile Post 203.83 to 204.40 and 206.10 to 206.70 on the Orange Subdivision.

Background: 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. OCTA, in coordination with Metrolink and ...

Board Declares Emergency Resolution for San Clemente Tracks OCTA’s board voted to declare an emergency to authorize necessary actions to protect the railroad tracks in San Clemente due to recent landslides.