Service on the coastal rail line between Orange and San Diego counties will restart on June 7, following a six-week reinforcement project. This was essential after sections of the rail, at risk of landslides and coastal erosion, were deemed unstable. The project includes the placement of 5,900 tons of riprap and sand between key points to mitigate the risks. Total costs are estimated at $300 million, and the disruption of service due to geographic issues has become a recurring problem over the past four years.
The coastal rail line linking Orange and San Diego counties is expected to resume service next month after a six-week reinforcement project addressing landslide risks.
Emergency construction was approved after sections of the rail, lying below bluffs, were deemed unstable, necessitating the placement of boulders and additional sand.
The OCTA acknowledged interruptions to passenger rail service, stating that eroding bluffs in San Clemente have repeatedly forced rail closures over the past four years.
The estimated total cost of the projects undertaken to stabilize the rail line is about $300 million, reflecting the challenges of coastal erosion.
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