28-04-2025
Oceanside-Irvine bus link returns to rail service as cliff work continues
OCEANSIDE, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — Another temporary pause to rail service through San Clemente began on Monday as crews continue emergency repairs to a cliffside that collapsed last year.
Bus connections are being provided to travelers between the Oceanside and Irvine stops of the San Diego-Los Angeles (LOSSAN) corridor during the repair period.
The repairs are focused on a cliff in San Clemente that crumbled due to a landslide, halting both the Pacific Surfliner and Metrolink services.
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The landslide, which occurred in January 2024, was triggered by a major storm that caused boulders and debris to fall onto the tracks.
Most travelers arriving at the Oceanside Amtrak station on Monday told FOX 5/KUSI they were informed of the service change a few days in advance and did not view it as a significant inconvenience.
'It was fine, it was very simple. They've got it down,' said one passenger, Daniel Grone.
Repairs are expected to last six weeks, during which time bus connections will ensure continued travel between affected areas.
FOX 5/KUSI's Elizabeth Alvarez contributed to this report.
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