Coastal rail restarts San Diego-Orange counties June 7

Coastal rail service between San Diego and Orange counties will resume on June 7 after a closure due to landslide risks. The closure was prompted by unstable bluffs and coastal erosion threatening the rail line. Crews spent six weeks reinforcing tracks, particularly between Dana Point and Oceanside, installing riprap and preparing for sand placement. The California Coastal Commission approved emergency construction to address the immediate risks. The rail line, used by Metrolink and Amtrak, has faced repeated closures in recent years due to erosion. The total cost of the project is estimated at $300 million.