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CBS News
23-05-2025
- CBS News
Car erupts in flames after flipping over guardrail on Stevenson Expressway and onto rail yard
A car flipped over on the Stevenson Expressway and fell onto train tracks in a rail yard early Friday morning. Around 4:20 a.m., Illinois State Police said a car was driving on the outbound Stevenston Expressway ramp to Pulaski Road when it hit a guardrail, overturned onto the track, and caught fire. Police said the cause of the crash is unknown at this time. The driver left the scene before police arrived and was last seen running on the tracks. No injuries were reported. Police are investigating. This is a developing story. CBS News Chicago will continue to provide updates.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Work continues to restore rail service in coastal Orange County; June completion still on track
Crews continue to work around the clock to stabilize train tracks along the Orange County coastline, and officials say the plan to finish construction by early June and resume passenger rail service shortly after remains on target. Emergency repair work continues seven days a week and will continue through Memorial Day weekend as crews work to restore the critical Southern California rail line, which has faced repeated closures in recent years due to bluff failures. On Friday, officials from the Orange County Transportation Authority said 4,200 tons of rocks, otherwise known as riprap, have been placed alongside the track in the weeks since it was closed in late April. The riprap is being used to reinforce and secure the shoreline, particularly near Mariposa Point and North Beach in San Clemente, where erosion and landslides have threatened and damaged the rail corridor. 'The riprap is being strategically sorted and placed primarily within the area where riprap previously existed to fortify the track and protect against coastal erosion,' OCTA officials wrote in the latest construction update. The scope of the project has also been expanded after consultation with the construction team and the California Coastal Commission. A 530-foot riprap slope has been added to the construction plans, which is not expected to affect the reopening timeline. For additional protection, about 240,000 cubic yards of sand will also be placed on the beach to help stabilize the slope and protect the track. Some beach access points will remain temporarily closed during the ongoing construction, and beachgoers are being redirected to non-work zones to get around. A pedestrian undercrossing near Mariposa Point has already reopened, officials said. Earlier this month, the Coastal Commission approved a permit for OCTA to build a 1,400-foot wall on the inland side of part of the track in hopes of preventing future slides. A timeline for construction on that project is yet to be determined, but the California Transportation Commission has awarded $97 million for it. Construction will continue daily, including weekends, from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. Passenger rail service through San Clemente, including Metrolink and the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner, remains suspended. The rail line is the only coastal connection between San Diego and Orange counties. Metrolink will continue daily service to Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo; weekend service will not extend to San Juan Capistrano. Metrolink service updates can be found here. Amtrak will run modified Pacific Surfliner service with bus connections between Irvine and Oceanside. Riders can check Amtrak alerts here. In January 2024, all rail service, both passenger and freight, was suspended for several weeks due to a pedestrian bridge collapsing onto the tracks below in San Clemente. Orange County officials, including elected officials and members of the OCTA board, have blamed climate change and a lack of preventive action for the frequent landslides and economy-impacting closures. For ongoing updates and recent actions, visit Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Community feedback needed on LOSSAN rail realignment plans
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — SANDAG has proposed four alternatives for relocating train tracks from the eroding cliffs of Del Mar, and public feedback will be open for nearly two months. The cliffs of Del Mar are eroding at an average rate of six inches per year, posing a risk to the train tracks currently situated on the edge. SANDAG's proposed solutions for relocating the San Diego Los Angeles-San Diego-San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) rail in that area includes three tunnel options under Del Mar and one option to reinforce and double-track the current cliffside location. The Mayor and city council of Del Mar have expressed opposition to the current options and have suggested a different location not included in SANDAG's proposals. The Pink, Blue, and Yellow Line options involve constructing tunnels at various locations under Del Mar, aiming to move the tracks away from the unstable cliffs. These options are part of SANDAG's efforts to address the erosion issue. The Green Line option proposes reinforcing the existing tracks on the cliffs by double tracking them, despite the ongoing erosion. SANDAG has also included a 'no build' option, which would leave the tracks in their current location without any modifications. On Feb. 28, 2025, the SANDAG moved forward with proposed project goals, objectives, and alternative alignments, including a no build alternative, into environmental document process. An updated NOP of a Draft Environmental Impact Report was released in May, starting a 45-day scoping period to collect feedback. As SANDAG continues to plan for the preparation of a Draft Environmental Impact Report for the San Diego LOSSAN Rail Realignment project, they are asking the community to read the notice and share your comments by June 30, 2025. A public scoping meeting will be held at The Sound at the Del Mar Fairgrounds on May 29 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. for project updates and to allow the public to provide comments on the scope and content of the Draft Environmental Impact Report. Public input will be taken at the meeting and can be provided in person, or in writing via letter, email, or online. Written comments on the scope of the EIR should be sent: Via mail to SANDAG, 1011 Union Street, Suite 400, San Diego, CA 92101, ATTN: LOSSAN Comments Via email to lossancomments@ with subject line 'SDLRR Project NOP' Online at Due to the time limits mandated by state law, responses must be sent at the earliest possible date, but no later than June 30, 2025. Public feedback is open for 45 days so residents and stakeholders can voice their opinions on the proposed alternatives. For more information on this project, the scoping period, or the environmental process, visit Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Driver uninjured after car ends up on MBTA train tracks in Chelsea
A woman is not hurt after she drove her car onto the train tracks in Chelsea on Friday night. According to Transit Police on Friday around 5:40 p.m. officers responded to Arlington at 6th street for a car on the tracks. The driver told police she was following Waze's directions and couldn't see well, and ended up on the tracks. The vehicle was towed from the scene, and the tracks were inspected and cleared. There are no injuries to report. This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
