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Rail Service Set to Resume Monday, March 25 Through San Clemente

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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ORANGE, Calif., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The rail line through San Clemente is set to reopen for regular passenger rail service on Monday, March 25, as emergency work to build a catchment wall to protect the track is wrapping up this week.

Key Points: 
  • The Orange County Transportation Authority, which owns the track through San Clemente, worked in partnership with Metrolink, which operates regional passenger rail service, to build a 200-foot-long wall at Mariposa Point, to safely re-establish service on the track.
  • Metrolink and the LOSSAN Rail Corridor Agency, operator of Pacific Surfliner, are each planning to resume full service as of Monday morning.
  • The team also worked in coordination with the City of San Clemente to adjust a sewer access point.
  • The emergency construction work was necessitated by a Jan. 24 landslide from a privately-owned hillside that littered the rail right of way below with soil and debris halting rail service.

X Games Partners with Visit Ventura, Ventura County Coast and Amtrak Pacific Surfliner to Provide Easy and Accessible Sustainable Travel Up and Down Southern California Coast to X Games in Ventura, CA, July 21-23

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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VENTURA, Calif., June 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, X Games, the leading action sports content provider and event producer, announced more detailed information about its partnership with Visit Ventura and Amtrak Pacific Surfliner – an unprecedented partnership which will provide access from key Southern California cities to the X Games event, bringing ticket-holders to and from Ventura this summer.     

Key Points: 
  • Fans can explore X Games and walk a few blocks to downtown to check out everything Ventura has to offer."
  • The Pacific Surfliner is the second busiest Amtrak route in the country and one of the most scenic train routes in America.
  • The train travels along the Southern California coast, through diverse landscapes that include beaches, low mountain passes, and agriculture.
  • The Ventura stop is part of the Fairgrounds parking lot, a few feet from where X Games three-day event will take place.

Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Schedule Change and Service Expansion Effective June 28, 2021

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
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Service modifications include the partial restoration of the schedule along busier portions of the corridor as well as measures to manage capacity.

Key Points: 
  • Service modifications include the partial restoration of the schedule along busier portions of the corridor as well as measures to manage capacity.
  • Pacific Surfliner trains have been operating on a reduced schedule since March 2020 due to a pandemic-related drop in travel demand.
  • The upcoming schedule change is the first step toward service restoration.
  • Effective June 28, three roundtrips will be added to the Pacific Surfliner schedule, serving stations between San Diego and Los Angeles.

LOSSAN Rail Corridor Agency Awarded Two First Place Honors at the 2021 AdWheel Awards

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Thursday, June 3, 2021
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ORANGE, Calif., June 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Los Angeles San Diego San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency (Agency), which oversees the AmtrakPacific Surfliner service, has been awarded two first-place honors for the 2021 Annual AdWheel Awards, presented by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA).

Key Points: 
  • ORANGE, Calif., June 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Los Angeles San Diego San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency (Agency), which oversees the AmtrakPacific Surfliner service, has been awarded two first-place honors for the 2021 Annual AdWheel Awards, presented by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA).
  • The AdWheel Awards recognize excellence in the public transportation industry by honoring the "best of the best" in marketing and communications.
  • AdWheel Award winners will be honored October 3-6, 2021, in Philadelphia, PA, at APTA's 2021 Marketing & Communications Workshop.
  • To stay up to date on the latest announcements, news and information for the LOSSAN Agency and the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner, visit news.pacificsurfliner.com .

LOSSAN Agency Announces New Board of Directors' Leadership for 2021

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Wednesday, February 17, 2021
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"On behalf of the Board, I am pleased to welcome Director Reed into the role of Chair," said Donna DeMartino, Managing Director of the LOSSAN Agency, which manages the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner .

Key Points: 
  • "On behalf of the Board, I am pleased to welcome Director Reed into the role of Chair," said Donna DeMartino, Managing Director of the LOSSAN Agency, which manages the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner .
  • Reed was unanimously selected as chairman of the LOSSAN Agency Board.
  • Santa Barbara County Supervisor Gregg Hart was selected to serve as vice chairman of the LOSSAN Agency Board.
  • The LOSSAN Agency is governed by an 11-member Board composed of officials representing rail owners, operators, and planning agencies along the LOSSAN rail corridor between San Diego and San Luis Obispo.

Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Implements Temporary Adjustments for Those Who Need to Travel for the Holidays

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Thursday, December 10, 2020
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A reservation will be required to travel on Pacific Surfliner trains beginning Wednesday, December 23 through Monday, December 28, 2020, to help manage capacity and allow customers to distance themselves from each other onboard.

Key Points: 
  • A reservation will be required to travel on Pacific Surfliner trains beginning Wednesday, December 23 through Monday, December 28, 2020, to help manage capacity and allow customers to distance themselves from each other onboard.
  • The Pacific Surfliner remains dedicated to the safety and wellbeing of passengers and crews during the continued pandemic.
  • Travel Responsibly: Follow safety measures and any important public health orders in place during your trip and at your destination.
  • Cancel If You Need To: Amtrak has waived all change fees for reservations made by December 31, 2020.

Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Marks Rail Safety Month with Efforts to Increase Awareness Online

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Thursday, September 17, 2020
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ORANGE, Calif., Sept. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --In recognition of September Rail Safety Month and U.S. Rail Safety Week, the Los Angeles San Diego San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency, which manages the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner service, is elevating educational resources and tools that can help individuals stay safe around railroad tracks.

Key Points: 
  • ORANGE, Calif., Sept. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --In recognition of September Rail Safety Month and U.S. Rail Safety Week, the Los Angeles San Diego San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency, which manages the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner service, is elevating educational resources and tools that can help individuals stay safe around railroad tracks.
  • "Rail Safety Month is an opportunity for communities to come together and highlight the importance of being vigilant around the railroad tracks," said Al Murray, chairman of the LOSSAN Agency.
  • September is Rail Safety Month in California, and September 21-27, 2020 is U.S. Rail Safety Week across the nation.
  • In addition to increasing awareness about rail safety, the Pacific Surfliner remains dedicated to the safety and wellbeing of passengers and crews during the ongoing pandemic.

Pacific Surfliner Train Service Will Be Partially Restored Along 100 Miles of the Rail Corridor Starting June 1

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Thursday, May 28, 2020
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ORANGE, Calif., May 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Beginning June 1, Amtrak Pacific Surfliner train service will be partially restored to San Luis Obispo, with one train in each direction extending up to San Luis Obispo daily.

Key Points: 
  • ORANGE, Calif., May 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Beginning June 1, Amtrak Pacific Surfliner train service will be partially restored to San Luis Obispo, with one train in each direction extending up to San Luis Obispo daily.
  • The Los Angeles San Diego San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency, which oversees the Pacific Surfliner service, has been working closely with Amtrak to respond to changes in demand and public health conditions amidst the current global pandemic.
  • Trains and bus connections continue to operate as an essential service, providing options for those who must travel.
  • The June 1 adjustments are the first step to restoring Pacific Surfliner service, and will bring back service along 100 miles of the 351-mile coastal rail corridor.

Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Donates 50,000 Snack Packs to Los Angeles Communities Affected by COVID-19 Pandemic

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Wednesday, May 13, 2020
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ORANGE, Calif., May 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Los Angeles San Diego San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency, which oversees the AmtrakPacific Surfliner service, has donated more than 50,000 snack packs to communities throughout Los Angeles County amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

Key Points: 
  • ORANGE, Calif., May 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Los Angeles San Diego San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency, which oversees the AmtrakPacific Surfliner service, has donated more than 50,000 snack packs to communities throughout Los Angeles County amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Through a partnership with Los Angeles-based charity Food Finders, the LOSSAN Agency has donated more than 50,000 snack packs to food banks and homeless shelters across Los Angeles County over the past two months.
  • The Pacific Surfliner-branded snack packs are typically served onboard as a complimentary amenity in Business Class and include turkey jerky, crackers, cheese spread, trail mix, and other items.
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    While the Pacific Surfliner continues to operate as an essential service for those who must travel, surplus snack packs are also being handed out onboard the Pacific Surfliner at no cost to all ticketed passengers.

Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Continues to Provide Train Service for Essential Travel Only

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Monday, April 20, 2020
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This includes the following:

Key Points: 
  • This includes the following:
    Modified Service: A core level of service continues to serve those who need to travel for essential reasons.
  • The LOSSAN Agency and Amtrak are planning ahead to ensure a smooth return to the robust service that travelers rely on.
  • The funding package includes a minimum of $239 million to be used specifically for Amtrak's state-supported routes, including the Pacific Surfliner.
  • Proactive Equipment Maintenance: With fewer trains needed to operate the Pacific Surfliner service, Amtrak crews are fast-tracking important maintenance projects that will improve reliability and comfort of the trains.