Status of Surfliner Service between Oceanside and Irvine

[IanDBeacon]

Amtrak has released the schedule!

But Arrow hasn't been updated to reflect this yet.
https://www.pacificsurfliner.com/gl...fied-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.
https://www.trains.com/trn/news-rev...ervice-to-san-diego-not-expected-until-april/

 

[TinCan782]

https://www.progressiverailroading....e--68688?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=social

 

[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."
https://abc7.com/san-clemente-landslide-orange-county-california/12958397/

 

[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."
https://www.rtands.com/news/octa-identifies-long-term-rail-stabilization-efforts-for-san-clemente/

 

[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.

 

[thully]

Daily service on the Pacific Surfliner through Orange County will be resuming effective April 17th:

https://www.pacificsurfliner.com/plan-your-trip/alerts/travel-advisories/
Seems to be 10 trains/day in each direction, with the same schedule on weekdays and weekends.

 

[allanorn]

Daily service on the Pacific Surfliner through Orange County will be resuming effective April 17th:

https://www.pacificsurfliner.com/plan-your-trip/alerts/travel-advisories/
Seems to be 10 trains/day in each direction, with the same schedule on weekdays and weekends.

Guessing the following schedule will be in place again:

https://www.pacificsurfliner.com/gl...270_pacific-surfliner-timetable_may_2022.pdf/

 

[thully]

The schedule is actually a little different from that - for one, 594 and 794 are now just one combined 794 SLO-SAN rather than 794 north of LAX and 594 south of LAX. There doesn’t seem to be a PDF timetable - the Pacific Surfliner’s site just linked to the Amtrak generated timetables page.

Guessing the following schedule will be in place again:

https://www.pacificsurfliner.com/gl...270_pacific-surfliner-timetable_may_2022.pdf/

 

[JermyZP]

The new schedule is posted
https://www.pacificsurfliner.com/gl...pacific-surfliner-timetable_4-12-2023_fnl.pdf

 

[trainman74]

I'd like to see another southbound train departing L.A. within the 7:10-10:10 A.M. gap, and another northbound train departing San Diego within the 4:01-7:01 P.M. gap. (I know, they're somewhat hamstrung by the presence of Metrolink and Coaster trains, particularly on weekdays.)

 

[hmy1]

They planned to fill those gaps with train 568 southbound at 9:10am and 587 northbound at 5:01pm. Service was supposed to start on Oct. 24, but then the landslide in Orange County happened...

 

[allanorn]

I'd like to see another southbound train departing L.A. within the 7:10-10:10 A.M. gap, and another northbound train departing San Diego within the 4:01-7:01 P.M. gap. (I know, they're somewhat hamstrung by the presence of Metrolink and Coaster trains, particularly on weekdays.)

I think they're planning on it long-term, then the pandemic and the landslide happened. If I remember correctly, the CA Rail Plan targeted hourly departures SAN-LAX by 2025 and half-hourly departures by 2040.

 

[hmy1]

Uh-oh... This is not in the same exact location, but same area...

Tracks Closed near San Clemente Pier due to Falling Debris from Nearby Slope
Update Effective April 27, 2023

Debris falling from a slope north of the San Clemente Pier has resulted in a track closure in the area. Pacific Surfliner service is affected between San Juan Capistrano and Oceanside.

The track closure took effect at 1:11 p.m. on April 27. The decision was made out of an abundance of caution and the tracks will reopen once it is determined safe to do so.

The location of the closure is near San Clemente’s Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, approximately two miles north of where the Orange County Transportation Authority is completing construction work. It is an unrelated issue.

We are currently working to provide bus bridges around the closure, between Irvine and Oceanside. More information will be posted once more details become available.

Travel Advisories | Pacific Surfliner

 

[George Harris]

It is way past time for them to take on performance of serious slope stabilization throughout the entire length of the line where it as the bottom of slopes. By the way, double track the thing while you are at it.

 

[GDRRiley]

It is way past time for them to take on performance of serious slope stabilization throughout the entire length of the line where it as the bottom of slopes. By the way, double track the thing while you are at it.

they don't need to invest in double tracking areas that will be bypassed in 5-10 years. even with single track segments good timetable work mean they could get 3RT hourly though it

 

[George Harris]

they don't need to invest in double tracking areas that will be bypassed in 5-10 years. even with single track segments good timetable work mean they could get 3RT hourly though it

Where is the alternative alignment?

 

[sitzplatz17]

Am scheduled to take the 6:57am from Oceanside on Saturday morning. I take it I can expect a bus instead? Or what are the chances of this re-opening within 36 hours?

 

[Just-Thinking-51]

Am scheduled to take the 6:57am from Oceanside on Saturday morning. I take it I can expect a bus instead? Or what are the chances of this re-opening within 36 hours?

Plan on a bus. Be happy when it’s a train.

 

[GDRRiley]

Am scheduled to take the 6:57am from Oceanside on Saturday morning. I take it I can expect a bus instead? Or what are the chances of this re-opening within 36 hours?

the photos I've seen show minimal junk on the tracks but getting close to the edge and likely impeading the loading gauge, removing that should be fairly quick if they decide to make it a priority.