California Line to Possibly Relocate After Landslides
SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. – Track relocation is a possibility after historic rainfall, eroding bluffs, and landslides have posed a danger to the existing line.
Del Mar bluffs
Bells & Whistles—Purple Line project expecting more delays, workforce issues
The top news stories RT&S was following the week ending Sept. 16.
Del Mar train tunnel plan advanced by SANDAG
RT&S Editor-in-Chief Bill Wilson has reported extensively on the challenges posed by the fragile Del Mar bluffs, and San Diego County’s regional planning agency appears to be ready to take concrete action to address the tenuous situation.
NCTD says STB mediator for Del Mar fence issue would be ‘a waste of the board’s resources’
The North County Transit District has set a date and will move forward with the installation of a safety fence along the Del Mar bluffs.
Bells & Whistles—Dispute with town could force LIRR to build temp bridge
The top news stories RT&S was following this week.
Amtrak OIG says agency may be missing chances to broadly communicate potential risks on Pacific Surfliner route
Amtrak met regulatory obligations in response to bluff failures along its Pacific Surfliner route, but it could improve its awareness of potential operational risks by participating in ongoing discussions with regional stakeholders, an Amtrak Office of Inspector General report released Wednesday found.
Bells & Whistles—Tracks unstable along California cliff
Railway Track & Structures Editor-in-Chief Bill Wilson covers the top news stories of the week.
Another seawall set to go up on Del Mar bluffs; next phase to include storm-water drainage improvements
The final stage of emergency construction on the Del Mar bluffs begins this month.
Rep. Levin pushes for tracks on the Del Mar bluffs to be moved sooner
Moving the railroad tracks off the Del Mar bluffs seems like an unreachable goal, one that would costs billions of dollars and would require tunnel construction.
NCTD releases public update on Del Mar bluffs work
The North County Transit District (NCTD) has released a public update on the status of work along the Del Mar bluffs.
Work stabilizing Del Mar bluffs wins Project of the Year
HNTB was awarded Project of the Year by the American Public Works Association for the design and implementation of Phase 4 of the Del Mar Bluffs Stabilization Project.
Coaster commuter service currently suspended between Oceanside and San Diego
Beginning this past Saturday and continuing through tomorrow, Coaster has suspended service between Oceanside and San Diego for emergency Del Mar Bluff repairs.
Watch: Section of Del Mar bluffs by railroad track fails
The collapse of the Del Mar bluffs in California continues.
More strength needed for Del Mar bluffs stabilization project
Strengthening efforts currently under way at the Del Mar bluffs in southern California need to be, well, more buff. The San Diego Association of Governments wants the California Coastal Commission to approve
