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Passenger rail service is expected to be suspended for approximately six weeks, beginning on Monday, April 28, while crews work to repair and reinforce the most vulnerable segments of the track. The closure affects both Metrolink’s Orange County and Inland Empire-Orange County lines, as well as Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner trains through the

Passenger rail service is expected to be suspended for approximately six weeks, beginning on Monday, April 28, while crews work to repair and reinforce the most vulnerable segments of the track. The closure affects both Metrolink’s Orange County and Inland Empire-Orange County lines, as well as Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner trains through the ...

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.

Four priority areas were identified, each requiring tailored responses to protect the rail corridor from progressive and unpredictable coastal hazards. Overall, the work will include approximately 95% sand and 5% riprap where needed to stabilize the slope and protect the track.

RFP 5-3868: “2025 ORANGE COUNTY STRATEGIC RAIL PLAN” TO: ALL OFFERORS FROM: ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY The Orange County Transportation Authority (Authority) invites proposals from qualified firms to develop the 2025 Orange County Strategic Rail Plan. The budget for this project is $475,000 for a twenty (20)-month term.

Efforts continued on the emergency coastal rail projects that are focused on addressing immediate threats to rail service in south Orange County. OCTA awarded more than $42 million to fund 13 community transit services, including trolleys and shuttles.

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.

The Orange County Transportation Authority (Authority) invites proposals from qualified firms to develop the 2025 Orange County Strategic Rail Plan. Instructions: Please download RFP package

Passenger Rail Service Temporarily Halted Through San Clemente to Allo… The action enables OCTA to protect the coastal rail line to preserve a critical transportation link for Southern California, the region and beyond.

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.