Surfliner service suspended Oceanside-Irvine due to emergency track work

[IanDBeacon]

Amtrak has released the schedule!

But Arrow hasn't been updated to reflect this yet.

https://www.pacificsurfliner.com/globalassets/pdfs/schedules/1037272220_pacific-surfliner-timetable_modified-1-31-2023_wknd-srvc-restored-to-slo.pdf/

 

[GDRRiley]

I think April was oringally set to have 2-3 more RT added

 

[IanDBeacon]

But Arrow hasn't been updated to reflect this yet.

Update: looks like they’re starting to update their ticketing system to reflect the new timetables. I’m probably expecting to get another phone call from Amtrak sometime later today or tomorrow, claiming that they want to speak to me about my upcoming trip.

 

[IanDBeacon]

Update: looks like they’re starting to update their ticketing system to reflect the new timetables. I’m probably expecting to get another phone call from Amtrak sometime later today or tomorrow, claiming that they want to speak to me about my upcoming trip.

ETA - called 1-800-USA-RAIL and the agent on the line handled it.

 

[MIrailfan]

Looks like the line is open again, at least on weekends.

 

[TinCan782]

Trains magazine reporting April for restoration of full passenger service.

Full passenger service to San Diego not expected until April - Trains

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. — Costs and delays continue to increase for the work to restore daily passenger service between Los Angeles and San Diego. The San Diego Union-Tribune reports weekday service is now not expected to resume until sometime in April, while the cost to stabilize a hillside in San...

www.trains.com

 

[TinCan782]

Rail News - OCTA drafts long-term plan for stabilizing California coastal rail line. For Railroad Career Professionals

www.progressiverailroading.com

 

[TinCan782]

San Clemente March 15, 2023. On the bluffs above the Pacific Surfliner and Metrolink tracks.
"OOCFA says the landslide made it all the way to the train tracks below, taking it with it part of someone's backyard and patio furniture."

4 San Clemente apartment buildings evacuated due to landslide as OCFA prepares for more

Four apartment buildings in San Clemente were evacuated Wednesday due to a landslide that left the back of the structures in danger of crumbling down the hillside.

abc7.com

 

[TinCan782]

"The Orange County Transportation Authority announced this week it made a crucial step in identifying ways to protect the coastal rail line that runs through south Orange County."

OCTA Identifies Long-Term Rail Stabilization Efforts for San Clemente - Railway Track and Structures

The Orange County Transportation Authority announced this week it made a crucial step in identifying ways to protect the coastal rail line that runs through south Orange County.

www.rtands.com

 

[Metra Electric Rider]

Might I suggest a coastal steamer service along with high-speed hydrofoil services? And throw in a hovercraft for good measure!

 

[billosborn]

In spite of the landslide, Amtrak today was continuing the restoration of limited weekend service of the Surfliner in the affected area between Oceanside and San Juan Capistrano.