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NewsKPBS Public MediaOctober 26, 2026San Diego County

Metrolink suspends Oceanside rail service for five days due to coastal high tides

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Metrolink is suspending Orange County Line rail service between Oceanside and Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo for five days starting Monday due to expected high tides along the San Clemente coastline. During the suspension, trains will only run between Los Angeles Union Station and Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo, and no replacement bus service will be provided for the affected segment. The temporary measure aims to prevent unpredictable delays and protect beachfront tracks from potential weather-related erosion.

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Why It Matters

Commuters traveling between San Diego County and Orange County face a five-day service disruption without alternative bus transport provided by Metrolink, while freight and Amtrak Pacific Surfliner trains may continue operating subject to safety conditions.

Key Facts

  • Metrolink is suspending Orange County Line service between Oceanside and the Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo Station for five days beginning Monday.
  • Orange County Line trains will operate only between Los Angeles Union Station and Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo.
  • Metrolink will not provide replacement bus service for passengers traveling between Oceanside and Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo.
  • Amtrak Pacific Surfliner trains are expected to continue operating through the affected coastal corridor as long as conditions remain safe.
  • The suspension is intended to prevent widespread delays and cancellations from high tides along beachfront tracks near San Clemente.
  • In September, high tides and waves overtopped tracks near San Clemente, causing erosion and slope damage that forced a temporary service suspension.

Who's Mentioned

locationOceanside“Southern terminus of the suspended rail segment”locationLos Angeles Union Station“Northern terminus of the Orange County Line”locationLaguna Niguel/Mission Viejo Station“Northern turnaround point for shortened Orange County Line trains”OrganizationMetrolinklocationSan Clemente“Location of beachfront tracks vulnerable to high tides”OrganizationAmtrak Pacific Surfliner“Rail partner sharing the affected coastal corridor”