Pacific Surfliner

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.

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  • 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.

Limited Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Rail Service Set to Resume Through San Clemente on Wednesday

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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ORANGE, Calif., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Amtrak Pacific Surfliner is scheduled to resume limited passenger service through San Clemente beginning Wednesday morning (March 6), as work continues to build a catchment wall at Mariposa Point to protect the rail right of way. 

Key Points: 
  • ORANGE, Calif., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Amtrak Pacific Surfliner is scheduled to resume limited passenger service through San Clemente beginning Wednesday morning (March 6), as work continues to build a catchment wall at Mariposa Point to protect the rail right of way.
  • With all 33 steel beams for the foundation of the wall in place and Amtrak conducting its own risk analysis, the OCTA, Metrolink and LOSSAN team have agreed that limited Pacific Surfliner service can safely resume to and from San Diego through San Clemente.
  • Southbound Pacific Surfliner trains 562 (morning) and 784 (evening), as well as northbound Pacific Surfliner trains 765 (morning) and 587 (evening), will be fully reinstated without bus connections.
  • With Pacific Surfliner providing passenger rail service to and from Oceanside, and to limit the number of trains affecting construction daily, Metrolink will not resume service through the area right now.

LOSSAN Agency Announces New Board of Directors Leadership for 2024

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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ORANGE, Calif., Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bryan MacDonald, Mayor Pro Tem of Oxnard, and Fred Jung, Mayor of Fullerton, have been appointed to lead the Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency (Agency) Board of Directors (Board) in 2024, overseeing key initiatives outlined in the LOSSAN Agency's annual business plan.

Key Points: 
  • ORANGE, Calif., Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bryan MacDonald, Mayor Pro Tem of Oxnard, and Fred Jung, Mayor of Fullerton, have been appointed to lead the Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency (Agency) Board of Directors (Board) in 2024, overseeing key initiatives outlined in the LOSSAN Agency's annual business plan.
  • "His extensive experience and leadership serving the LOSSAN Agency will be invaluable as we work to increase ridership and expand intercity rail travel in Southern California."
  • MacDonald, representing the Ventura County Transportation Commission on the LOSSAN Board, was unanimously elected Board Chair.
  • 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 Rail Service Reduces Fleet's Environmental Impact With Sustainable Fuel Alternative

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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ORANGE, Calif., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency, which manages the Amtrak® Pacific Surfliner® service, is proud to announce that the passenger rail fleet is now powered by a more sustainable fuel alternative.

Key Points: 
  • ORANGE, Calif., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency, which manages the Amtrak® Pacific Surfliner® service, is proud to announce that the passenger rail fleet is now powered by a more sustainable fuel alternative.
  • Compared to fossil diesel, RD significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions by an estimated 63%1 throughout its lifecycle, providing a steep increase to the sustainability of rail travel in Southern California.
  • It is worth noting that the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner is already an efficient mode of travel as train travel is 46%2 more energy efficient than traveling by car.
  • The transition to renewable diesel serves as yet another significant stride in reducing the Pacific Surfliner and our passengers' carbon footprint.

Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Adds Special Service Ahead of San Diego Comic-Con, X Games California Finals Weekend, and Del Mar Racetrack Opening Day

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Thursday, July 13, 2023
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ORANGE, Calif., July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Amtrak® Pacific Surfliner® will once again operate daily train service through south Orange County starting Monday, July 17, just in time for highly anticipated events across Southern California, including Comic-Con International San Diego, the X Games California Finals, and the start of the Del Mar Summer Racing Season.

Key Points: 
  • To accommodate the expected increase in travelers, three additional trains will be added to the Pacific Surfliner schedule from Friday, July 21 through Sunday, July 23.
  • Train 568 will depart Los Angeles at 9:10 a.m. and arrive in San Diego at 12:07 p.m., making all stops in between.
  • Train 799 will depart San Diego at 1:25 p.m. and arrive in Santa Barbara at 7:44 p.m., making all stops in between.
  • X Games California: Elite action sports athletes will compete at the Ventura County Fairgrounds for Finals Weekend of X Games California.

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.

LOSSAN Agency Announces New Board of Directors Leadership for 2023

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023
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ORANGE, Calif., Feb. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jewel Edson, Solana Beach City Council Member and Bryan MacDonald, Oxnard City Council Member, have been selected to lead the Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency (Agency) Board of Directors (Board) in 2023 and provide oversight of key initiatives outlined in the LOSSAN Agency's annual business plan.

Key Points: 
  • ORANGE, Calif., Feb. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jewel Edson, Solana Beach City Council Member and Bryan MacDonald, Oxnard City Council Member, have been selected to lead the Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency (Agency) Board of Directors (Board) in 2023 and provide oversight of key initiatives outlined in the LOSSAN Agency's annual business plan.
  • "Her experience and leadership will benefit the LOSSAN Agency as we continue to rebuild ridership and enhance rail travel across the corridor."
  • Edson, a small business owner, was unanimously selected as Chair 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.

Mobility 21 Leaders Laud More Than $1.3 Billion Awarded to Transit and Rail Projects in Southern California

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Thursday, February 2, 2023
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CalSTA’s Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP) is awarding approximately $2.5 billion to 16 existing projects throughout the state, including $1.3 billion for eight projects in Southern California.

Key Points: 
  • CalSTA’s Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP) is awarding approximately $2.5 billion to 16 existing projects throughout the state, including $1.3 billion for eight projects in Southern California.
  • “I would like to thank Governor Newsom, Secretary Toks Omishakin, and CalSTA for their leadership on transit and intercity rail investments in Southern California,” said Metro CEO and Mobility 21 Chair Stephanie Wiggins.
  • LOSSAN Corridor Hardening (LOSSAN Rail Corridor Agency) is receiving an additional $6.6 million for its Southern California component, bringing the total state funding to $20 million.
  • Southern California Optimized Rail Expansion (SCORE) project (Southern California Regional Rail Authority) is receiving an additional $106.9 million, bringing the total state funding to $303.9 million.

LOSSAN Board Appoints Jason Jewell as Managing Director

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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ORANGE, Calif., Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jason Jewell is appointed Managing Director of the Los Angeles-San Diego-San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency, the second busiest intercity passenger rail corridor in the nation.

Key Points: 
  • ORANGE, Calif., Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jason Jewell is appointed Managing Director of the Los Angeles-San Diego-San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency, the second busiest intercity passenger rail corridor in the nation.
  • The LOSSAN Rail Corridor Agency Board of Directors at its meeting on Tuesday unanimously appointed Jewell, who has been serving as the interim Managing Director since April.
  • Prior to his appointment earlier this year as managing director, he served as the LOSSAN agency's Chief Financial Officer.
  • "I am honored by the trust and confidence the board has in me to serve as the Managing Director of the LOSSAN Agency," Jewell said.

Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Announces Temporary Service Adjustments for the Thanksgiving Holiday Travel Period

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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ORANGE, Calif. , Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Amtrak® Pacific Surfliner® will implement temporary service adjustments to safely manage a projected increase in travelers around the Thanksgiving holiday. An advanced reservation will be required to travel on board Pacific Surfliner trains and connecting bus service beginning Wednesday, Nov. 23 through Monday, Nov. 28, 2022. Additional train cars and shuttle buses will be used to increase the number of available seats. However, customers are strongly encouraged to plan ahead and book early to guarantee available tickets.

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  • Reservations required on Pacific Surfliner trains traveling between San Diego and San Luis Obispo from November 23-28, 2022
    ORANGE, Calif., Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The AmtrakPacific Surfliner will implement temporary service adjustments to safely manage a projected increase in travelers around the Thanksgiving holiday.
  • An advanced reservation will be required to travel on board Pacific Surfliner trains and connecting bus service beginning Wednesday, Nov. 23 through Monday, Nov. 28, 2022.
  • During the reservation period, the Rail 2 Rail program will be suspended monthly Metrolink and COASTER passes will not be accepted on these dates.
  • Travel Off-Peak & Arrive Early:The busiest travel days are typically the Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday of Thanksgiving week.