The corridor has been closed multiple times in the past year as erosion and landslides put coastal rail infrastructure in jeopardy.
Passenger rail service resumes today in Southern California, where a landslide damaged tracks in late January, forcing rail agencies to suspend service on the popular line between Los Angeles and San Diego.
According to an article in Mass Transit, “The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) worked in partnership with Metrolink to build a 200-foot-long wall at Mariposa Point to safely re-establish service on the track.” The project was funded by the California Transportation Commission. “In the past week, the construction team working at the San Clemente site finished the catchment wall and have continued to work on a more comprehensive drainage system and trenching along the rail right of way. The team also worked in coordination with the city of San Clemente to adjust a sewer access point.”
The rail segment between Los Angeles and San Diego has been plagued by closures caused by erosion threatening the stability of the tracks, but a patchwork of jurisdictions and ownership have hindered a comprehensive mitigation plan.
FULL STORY: Regular passenger rail service to resume on San Clemente rail line March 25
Storms Sever California Rail Line—Again
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State Leaders Warn of Risks to Southern California Rail Corridor
Coastal erosion and rising sea levels threaten one of the nation’s most scenic—and strategically important—rail corridors.
Railroad Merger Would Add Service Between Detroit and Toronto
An agreement between two rail companies would create a connection between Michigan and Ontario, improve passenger rail service in the Midwest, and add new lines in Louisiana and Texas.
Analysis: Cybertruck Fatality Rate Far Exceeds That of Ford Pinto
The Tesla Cybertruck was recalled seven times last year.
National Parks Layoffs Will Cause Communities to Lose Billions
Thousands of essential park workers were laid off this week, just before the busy spring break season.
Retro-silient?: America’s First “Eco-burb,” The Woodlands Turns 50
A master-planned community north of Houston offers lessons on green infrastructure and resilient design, but falls short of its founder’s lofty affordability and walkability goals.
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