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San Clemente rail service to resume Saturday after railway reinforced against coastal erosion
The temporary partial closure of two Metrolink lines and the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner allowed construction crews to place large boulders that will protect the rail track from erosion and ongoing landslides.
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Passenger rail service linking Orange and San Diego counties will resume June 7. The suspension of regular service for two Metrolink lines and the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner allowed crews to reinforce sections of the rail track that were at “immediate risk from landslides and coastal erosion,” the Orange County Transportation Authority said in a news release.
Which trains: Metrolink’s Orange County and Inland Empire-Orange County lines have been terminating at the Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo stop since construction began in April. The resumption of service means that the usual routes through San Clemente will be restored.
During the construction, buses have been shuttling Amtrak Pacific Surfliner riders between Irvine and Oceanside to allow crews to work on the rail. Amtrak said that it is scheduled to “fully and safely” resume the train’s service through south Orange County on June 7.
What work was done: The Orange County Transportation Authority and Metrolink partnered to place approximately 5,900 tons of large boulders, or riprap, to protect the track from coastal erosion. Crews will clear construction equipment and inspect the track before train service resumes.
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Keep tabs: You can check the Pacific Surfliner and Metrolink webpages for service updates.
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