Heavy surf hits San Clemente tracks, causing Metrolink delays

Coastal erosion once again suspends trains between San Diego and rest of the nation

SAN DIEGO — All railroad traffic connecting San Diego County with the rest of the nation was suspended again Tuesday as high tides and coastal erosion continued to chew away at the tracks in San Clemente in southern Orange County.

San Clemente Train Line Closed Indefinitely After High Tide Damage

A portion of the Pacific Surfliner rail line running through San Clemente will remain closed for longer than expected after crews identified additional damage from high tides in the area. Voice of OC is Orange County's nonprofit newsroom. We rely on donations from people like you to sustain our news agency. Please make a contribution today: https://voiceofoc.org/donate

Heavy surf hits San Clemente tracks, causing Metrolink delays

Metrolink warned of potential train delays and cancellations through Thursday due to heavy surf and high tides impacting tracks in San Clemente.