With our free press under threat and federal funding for public media gone, your support matters more than ever. Help keep the LAist newsroom strong, become a monthly member or increase your support today.
Passenger Rail Service Fully Resumes For San Clemente Coastal Rail Corridor
Amtrak Surfliner arrives at the San Clemente Pier.
(
Jonathan George/Getty Images
/
iStockphoto
)
Topline:
Passenger rail service resumed Monday for the San Clemente coastal corridor after about two months of emergency construction to protect the busy tracks from sliding rocks and debris.
Why it matters: All Metrolink service to and from Oceanside is officially back in business, as is full Amtrak Pacific Surfliner service through San Clemente.
There’s once again 10 daily round trips running between Los Angeles and San Diego, and trains heading to and from San Diego will no longer need a bus connection between Irvine and Oceanside, according to Amtrak.
Sponsored message
The backstory: A Jan. 24 landslide from a privately-owned hill along the Mariposa Trail Bridge dumped debris onto the tracks and right-of-way, roughly a mile north of Metrolink’s San Clemente Pier station, shutting down all rail passage.
Why now: Crews finished building a 200-foot catchment wall to protect the track last week. They also worked with the city of San Clemente to adjust a sewer access point, replace additional ties, and resurface the track.
What's next: The Orange County Transportation Authority is leading the “Orange County Coastal Rail Resiliency Study” with the goal of protecting the critical corridor for the next several decades. People are invited to learn more and share their input at the first public meeting April 11, either in person or via Zoom.
Go deeper: …to learn more about the coastal rail corridor in San Clemente.
At LAist, we believe in journalism without censorship and the right of a free press to speak truth to those in power. Our hard-hitting watchdog reporting on local government, climate, and the ongoing housing and homelessness crisis is trustworthy, independent and freely accessible to everyone thanks to the support of readers like you.
But the game has changed: Congress voted to eliminate funding for public media across the country. Here at LAist that means a loss of $1.7 million in our budget every year. We want to assure you that despite growing threats to free press and free speech, LAist will remain a voice you know and trust. Speaking frankly, the amount of reader support we receive will help determine how strong of a newsroom we are going forward to cover the important news in our community.
We’re asking you to stand up for independent reporting that will not be silenced. With more individuals like you supporting this public service, we can continue to provide essential coverage for Southern Californians that you can’t find anywhere else. Become a monthly member today to help sustain this mission.
Thank you for your generous support and belief in the value of independent news.
But the game has changed: Congress voted to eliminate funding for public media across the country. Here at LAist that means a loss of $1.7 million in our budget every year. We want to assure you that despite growing threats to free press and free speech, LAist will remain a voice you know and trust. Speaking frankly, the amount of reader support we receive will help determine how strong of a newsroom we are going forward to cover the important news in our community.
We’re asking you to stand up for independent reporting that will not be silenced. With more individuals like you supporting this public service, we can continue to provide essential coverage for Southern Californians that you can’t find anywhere else. Become a monthly member today to help sustain this mission.
Thank you for your generous support and belief in the value of independent news.
Senior Vice President News, Editor in Chief
