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Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Offers Expanded Service and Convenient Rail Access to Southern California's Premier Summer Events
Travelers can take advantage of expanded availability and seamless rail access to Comic-Con, Del Mar Races, Disneyland's 70th Celebration and more ORANGE, Calif., July 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As Southern California welcomes a season of highly anticipated events, the Amtrak® Pacific Surfliner® offers travelers a reliable and relaxing transportation alternative throughout the region. With the recently introduced 12th daily round-trip between Los Angeles and San Diego now in full operation, riders have more flexibility and comfort than ever before. Serving 29 stations along a scenic 351-mile coastal corridor, the Pacific Surfliner connects San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties—offering a relaxing alternative to driving during peak summer travel. From major cultural celebrations and sporting events to beachside wine festivals and family vacations, riders can skip the congestion and enjoy a scenic rail experience while en route to the season's most memorable moments. Key Summer Destinations Accessible by Train Del Mar Race SeasonJuly 18 – September 7 | Del Mar RacetrackDel Mar's iconic racetrack returns with its signature summer meet, beginning with Opening Day on July 18. Featuring weekend races, trackside festivities, and coastal views, the event continues to be a seasonal highlight for fans and visitors There: Take the Pacific Surfliner to Solana Beach Station, where complimentary shuttle service is available on race days for passengers with a valid train ticket. California Wine Festival – Santa BarbaraJuly 18 – 19 | Chase Palm ParkNow in its 20th year, the California Wine Festival in Santa Barbara draws oenophiles and food enthusiasts to the Central Coast for two days of tastings and culinary experiences by the There: Arrive at Santa Barbara Station and walk just three minutes to the event at Chase Palm Park. San Diego Comic-Con InternationalJuly 24 – 27 | San Diego Convention CenterSan Diego's world-renowned Comic-Con returns with exclusive programming, industry panels, premieres and fan activations. The Pacific Surfliner offers a popular alternative to traffic and parking near the There: Take Pacific Surfliner to the Santa Fe Depot in downtown San Diego, located approximately one mile from the San Diego Convention Center. Ventura County FairJuly 30 – August 10 | Ventura County FairgroundsFondly nicknamed "A Country Fair with Ocean Air," the Ventura County Fair blends classic carnival fun with beachfront breezes. Visitors can ride the Ferris wheel as the sun sets over the Pacific, enjoy live music at the Grandstand Arena, or snack their way through the food There: Take the Pacific Surfliner to the Ventura Station—located just steps from the fairgrounds! Disneyland® Resort 70th CelebrationNow Underway | Anaheim, CAIn recognition of seven decades of magic, the Pacific Surfliner is celebrating the Disneyland® Resort 70th Anniversary with a custom train wrap and exclusive travel There: Pacific Surfliner riders can access discounted park admission and train fare, with a complimentary bus connection from Anaheim Station to the learn more, visit Plan Ahead for Summer Rail Travel Travelers are encouraged to book early to secure their preferred travel dates, especially when attending high-traffic events such as Comic-Con and Del Mar's Opening Day. Passengers with Unreserved Coach tickets have the flexibility to board any train between their selected origin and destination, with seating available on a first-come, first-served basis. All Pacific Surfliner trains feature reclining seats with power outlets, complimentary Wi-Fi, bike and luggage racks and a Market Café offering food and beverages—including California wines and local craft beer. For added comfort and convenience, travelers can upgrade to Business Class, which includes a guaranteed seat, a complimentary snack and beverage, priority boarding in San Diego, and bonus Amtrak Guest Rewards points. Due to limited availability, Business Class tickets should be booked in advance. To stay informed, riders are encouraged to follow @PacSurfliners on Twitter/X for real-time service alerts, crowding forecasts, and travel more and plan your trip at About the Amtrak® Pacific Surfliner®The Pacific Surfliner travels along a 351-mile coastal rail route through San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties, serving 29 stations. It is the busiest state-supported intercity passenger rail route in the United States. To learn more and plan a trip, visit About the LOSSAN Rail Corridor AgencyThe Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency is a joint powers authority composed of rail owners, operators and planning agencies along the entire LOSSAN Rail Corridor. In addition to working to improve passenger rail ridership, revenue, on- time performance, operational flexibility, and safety, the LOSSAN Agency assumed management responsibility for the Pacific Surfliner service in July 2015, following the execution of an interagency transfer agreement with the state of California. For more information, visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Amtrak® Pacific Surfliner Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Newsweek
16-06-2025
- Business
- Newsweek
California High-Speed Rail Hits Back at Funding Cuts: 'Outright Misleading'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The California High-Speed Rail Authority has hit back at the Department of Transportation after a new report threatened to withdraw federal funding for the state's rail project. The authority stated that the Federal Railroad Administration's description of the largest high-speed rail project in the country was "inaccurate" and even "outright misleading" at times. Newsweek reached out to the Federal Railroad Administration via email for comment. Why It Matters While the California high-speed rail project continues to make progress throughout the Central Valley, the project is increasingly drawing the ire of the federal government. President Donald Trump has been a longtime critic of the project, branding it a "waste" and a "green disaster." Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has echoed similar skepticism over the cost and timeline of the project, both of which have ballooned beyond original estimates. What To Know This skepticism culminated in a compliance review into the project's use of two federal grants worth around $4 billion. The report, published on June 5, said that the project was still $7 billion short, and that there was "no credible strategy in place to secure additional funds." "CHSRA is on notice — If they can't deliver on their end of the deal, it could soon be time for these funds to flow to other projects that can achieve President Trump's vision of building great, big, beautiful things again," Duffy said in a statement. However, the project's management fired back in their initial response, stating that the project was making significant progress in construction. "I must also take this opportunity to dispute, in the strongest possible terms, the misleading claim that the Authority has made 'minimal progress to advance construction', Authority CEO Ian Choudri said in a letter on Wednesday. "The Authority's work has already reshaped the Central Valley. We have built many of the viaducts, overpasses, and underpasses on which the first 119 miles of high-speed rail track will run." "In short, FRA's conclusions are based on an inaccurate, often outright-misleading, presentation of the evidence." An Amtrak Pacific Surfliner train stops at the Moorpark Train Station in Moorpark, California, on June 15, 2024. An Amtrak Pacific Surfliner train stops at the Moorpark Train Station in Moorpark, California, on June 15, 2024. Getty Images Trump previously threatened to withdraw federal funding for the project, telling reporters in May: "It's hundreds of billions of dollars for this stupid project that should have never been built. This government is not going to pay." Last week, the California High-Speed Rail Authority announced the completion of 53 structures and almost 70 miles of guideway between Merced and Bakersfield. The finished structures include the 4,741-foot San Joaquin River Viaduct in Fresno and the Hanford Viaduct in Kings County, which the authority described as the largest structure in the Central Valley for high-speed rail. What People Are Saying U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, in a statement: "I promised the American people we would be good stewards of their hard-earned tax dollars. This report exposes a cold, hard truth: CHSRA has no viable path to complete this project on time or on country deserves high-speed rail that makes us proud – not boondoggle trains to nowhere." What Happens Next The rail project is entering the tracklaying phase this year, with much of its Central Infrastructure already completed.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Adds 12th Roundtrip Between San Diego and Los Angeles
New afternoon and evening trains between Los Angeles and San Diego offer travelers more flexibility along the Southern California coast ORANGE, Calif., June 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency (Agency) today announced that the Amtrak® Pacific Surfliner® train service has added more daily roundtrips between Los Angeles and San Diego, offering travelers greater flexibility and convenience along the Southern California coastal rail corridor. The expanded Pacific Surfliner schedule introduces new afternoon and evening travel options, providing better connections for both business and leisure passengers along the busiest state-supported intercity passenger rail route in the nation. "This service expansion provides more transportation options between San Diego and Los Angeles - just in time for summer travel," said LOSSAN Agency Chair and City of Fullerton Mayor Fred Jung. "It is the next step in restoring Pacific Surfliner service and creating more transportation options to Southern California's most popular events and destinations." Effective June 16, 2025, the Pacific Surfliner schedule will feature an additional southbound and northbound train: Southbound Train 582: Departs Los Angeles Union Station at 4:10 p.m., arriving at San Diego Santa Fe Depot at 7:04 p.m. Northbound Train 593: Departs San Diego Santa Fe Depot at 8:10 p.m., arriving at Los Angeles Union Station at 10:57 p.m. "This service expansion reflects our ongoing commitment to increase passenger rail access across Southern California," said LOSSAN Agency Managing Director Jason Jewell. "The additional frequencies offer greater travel flexibility while supporting a convenient, reliable transportation option." These additional roundtrips fill key gaps in the schedule, giving customers more flexibility to travel at times that better fit their plans. With tracks now fully open throughout the San Diego to San Luis Obispo corridor, Pacific Surfliner now offers 12 daily roundtrips between San Diego and Los Angeles, five daily roundtrips between San Diego and Goleta and three daily full-corridor roundtrips between San Diego and San Luis Obispo. In addition, Amtrak Thruway Bus Service offers guaranteed connections to Pacific Surfliner trains, extending travel options north to Oakland through Santa Barbara, Solvang, San Luis Obispo and Paso Robles, and southeast to Indio through Fullerton, Riverside, Palm Springs and Palm Desert. The Pacific Surfliner route spans 351 miles through six counties, serving 29 stations from San Diego to San Luis Obispo. This schedule change marks a continued effort by the LOSSAN Rail Corridor Agency and its partners to enhance regional rail service and improve customer experience. It represents another step toward fully restoring service to levels that existed on the corridor prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, which included 13 daily Pacific Surfliner roundtrips along this segment of the corridor. All Pacific Surfliner trains feature comfortable, reclining seats with power outlets, complimentary Wi-Fi, bike and luggage racks, and a Market Café offering food and beverages, including California wines and local craft beer. Tickets are available now at via the Amtrak mobile app, or by calling 800-USA-RAIL. About the Amtrak® Pacific Surfliner®The Amtrak® Pacific Surfliner® travels along a 351-mile coastal route through San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo counties. It is the busiest state-supported intercity passenger rail route in the United States, serving nearly 3 million riders annually. About the LOSSAN Rail Corridor AgencyThe Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency is a joint powers authority overseeing the management of the Pacific Surfliner service. The agency works to improve rail service quality, safety, and reliability along one of the most heavily traveled rail corridors in the country. Visit to learn more. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Amtrak® Pacific Surfliner Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Yahoo
Train service between San Diego and Los Angeles resumes this weekend
(FOX 5/KUSI) — People traveling between the San Diego and Los Angeles metro areas can take trains once again, now that repairs to a stretch of track have finished. Amtrak and Metrolink trains will resume service along their full coastal routes after the repair project placed nearly 6,000 tons of boulders along a stretch of track that was left unstable due to landslides and coastal erosion. Service along the coastal tracks will resume on Saturday, June 7, according to a news release from Metrolink. Service between the two metro areas was interrupted on April 28 so crews could reduce the risk of landslides and erosion causing damage to the tracks near San Clemente. Murrieta teen left with severe traumatic brain injury walks across graduation stage Crews will continue to work around the impacted area, installing concrete barriers between the tracks and bluffs ahead of a major project to build a 1,400-foot-long catchment wall. Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner provides service along a 351-mile corridor between San Diego and San Luis Obispo. Metrolink serves commuters throughout six counties in Southern California, with a line heading as far south as Oceanside, in northern San Diego County. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Passenger rail service set to resume through site of San Clemente landslides
Passenger rail service through San Clemente will resume Saturday morning, nearly six weeks after it was halted due to threats from landslides and coastal erosion. The Orange County Transportation Authority announced that Metrolink and Amtrak Pacific Surfliner trains will once again operate through southern Orange County beginning Saturday. Emergency construction began April 28 to stabilize the track near Mariposa Point. Since then, crews have placed approximately 5,900 tons of boulders, known as riprap, along the bluffs in high-risk areas to shield the track from additional damage. The effort also included the resurfacing of more than 3,600 feet of track and the installation of 400 feet of concrete barriers on the inland side of the rail corridor. While that work is now wrapping up, OCTA says more is still planned. The agency received approval last month to construct a 1,400-foot-long wall behind those barriers, which will be built over the coming months to help prevent future landslide debris from reaching the tracks. Construction of the wall is not expected to disrupt passenger service. The full emergency effort included the addition of sand to beaches between North Beach and Mariposa Point. In total, about 240,000 cubic yards of sand are expected to be placed in the area as part of the reinforcement project. The San Clemente rail corridor serves as the only coastal rail connection between Orange and San Diego counties. Since 2021, repeated bluff failures have forced several closures. OCTA and its partners say this phase of the project marks significant progress toward stabilizing the corridor while allowing future service to continue uninterrupted. Pedestrians are urged to stay off the tracks and cross only at marked crossings. Trains will resume running at full schedules beginning Saturday morning. Riders are advised to check updated schedules at and Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
