As a part of Coastal Rail Resiliency Study, OCTA completed an Initial Assessment in January 2024 that identified four areas – called Reinforcement Areas – that require immediate action to ensure safe and uninterrupted rail operations through San Clemente because of unstable slopes and beach erosion.
The updated potential solutions for immediate reinforcement include but are not limited to providing sand nourishment in conjunction with building additional catchment walls and engineering placement of large protective boulders (known as riprap), where appropriate.
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 Temporarily Halted Through San Clemente to Allow ... Tuesday, April 22, 2025. ... April 28, passenger rail was suspended for approximately six weeks while crews work to repair and reinforce the most vulnerable segments of the track.
Tuesday, April 22, 2025. ... April 28, passenger rail was suspended for approximately six weeks 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 area. ...
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 alternative analysis for Reinforcement Area 3 is expected to be finalized by March 2025, with preliminary engineering and environmental documentation completed by early 2026. For Areas 1, 2, and 4, the alternatives analysis process is anticipated to conclude by mid- 2025, with preliminary engineering and environmental documentation completed ...
During the past few weeks, OCTA has secured a total of $305 million from state and federal sources to advance immediate coastal stabilization efforts on the rail corridor where it runs along the vulnerable coastline through San Clemente.
April 28, 2025 Overview. April Employees of the Month Recognized; Passenger Rail Service to be Temporarily Halted through San Clemente to Allow for Emergency Reinforcement
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 Amtrak Pacific ... 5/1/ 2025 4:49:54 PM ...