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NewsMyNewsLAOctober 25, 2026Los Angeles County

Metrolink to Suspend Orange County Line Rail Service Near San Clemente

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Metrolink will temporarily suspend Orange County Line train service between Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo and Oceanside for five days starting Monday due to high tides. Trains will instead run only between Los Angeles Union Station and Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo, and no replacement bus service will be provided along the closed segment.

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Why It Matters

Commuters traveling between Orange County and San Diego County face a five-day disruption with no alternative bus bridging provided by Metrolink, while Amtrak and freight operators must navigate changing coastal conditions.

Key Facts

  • Metrolink is suspending Orange County Line service between Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo and Oceanside for five days beginning Monday.
  • Service will run through Friday with trains operating only between Los Angeles Union Station and Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo.
  • Metrolink will not provide replacement bus service along the affected portion of the route.
  • The suspension aims to prevent widespread delays and cancellations caused by anticipated high tides near San Clemente.
  • In September, high tides and powerful waves overtopped tracks near San Clemente, causing erosion and slope damage that forced a temporary halt to rail services.
  • Amtrak Pacific Surfliner trains are expected to continue operating through the area as long as conditions remain safe.
  • Metrolink plans to stage crews and equipment nearby and conduct frequent track inspections throughout the week.

Who's Mentioned

OrganizationAmtrak“Rail partner operating Pacific Surfliner trains through the affected corridor”locationLaguna Niguel/Mission Viejo“Southern terminus for modified Orange County Line service”OrganizationMetrolink“Regional passenger rail provider operating the Orange County Line”locationSan Clemente“Coastal area where beachfront tracks are vulnerable to high tides and erosion”locationOceanside“Southern endpoint of the suspended service segment”locationLos Angeles Union Station“Northern terminus for operating Orange County Line trains”