Orange County Transportation Authority's Metrolink trains normally go as far south as Oceanside, but have gone no farther than the San Clemente Pier since the stabilization project began. Inclement weather has extended the stabilization project more than once, and costs have increased to more than $13.7 million.Īmtrak and NCTD's Coaster trains continue to run on their normal weekday schedules between San Diego and Oceanside, and Amtrak provides a weekday bus connection to take riders between the train stations at Oceanside and Irvine. The work is expected to be completed and full service restored by the end of March or early April. The Orange County Transportation Authority has built a rock revetment and is installing ground anchors to stop the landslide. Amtrak restored weekend-only service in February.īeach erosion has accelerated in recent years and contributed to the problem. All passenger service across the site has been suspended since the work began in October 2022. Rail service between San Diego and Orange counties continues to be affected by a stabilization project underway to stop a slow-moving landslide near San Clemente. Residents along the corridor are warned to be alert for vehicles and equipment along the right-of-way, and operations can be noisy at times. North County Transit District schedules the suspensions multiple times every year so railroad employees can complete their work along the tracks safely. On those days, there will be no passenger rail service and no replacement bus service. The first suspension, called an 'absolute work window,' is this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, March 11 and 12, and the second is March 25 and 26. All Coaster and Amtrak travel will be suspended two weekends this month for scheduled maintenance and improvements along the 60 miles of railroad tracks in San Diego County.

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