Metrolink hikes fares 14% to 27% amid budget crisis
Metrolink raised ticket prices for the first time in 13 years starting Oct. 5, with one-way fares up 14% and daily passes up 27%, citing rising costs and reduced funding.
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"San Clemente Landslide Halts Passenger Rail Service Indefinitely"
A landslide in San Clemente has indefinitely halted train service between Orange and San Diego counties, affecting Metrolink and Amtrak passengers. The closure, caused by debris falling onto the tracks, has left some passengers stranded for hours. This is not the first time the area has seen closures due to landslides, and officials are attributing the incident to climate change. Efforts are being made to address the situation and find solutions for rail stability.
San Clemente Landslide Disrupts Rail Service Between Orange and San Diego
A landslide in San Clemente has caused the indefinite suspension of passenger rail service between the Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo and Oceanside stations, with boulders and debris falling onto the tracks and damaging the Mariposa Trail Bridge. Metrolink and Amtrak services have been affected, and there is currently no timeline for when the tracks will reopen. Passengers are being offered bus connections as an alternative travel option during the closure.
Investigation underway into shooting on MetroLink train in East St. Louis
A 23-year-old man from Shiloh, Illinois, was shot and killed on a MetroLink train in East St. Louis during an argument. The suspect is still at large, and the Major Case Squad has been activated for the investigation. MetroLink service was temporarily disrupted but has since resumed.
Landslide Disrupts Train Service and Evacuates Residents in San Clemente
Train service from San Diego’s North County to Orange County has been disrupted due to a landslide near San Clemente, dropping debris onto nearby vacation homes and train tracks. Metrolink’s Orange County Line and Inland Empire-Orange County Line, along with Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner, will not be operating at their full capacity until further notice. The tracks will only reopen once it is determined safe to do so. Impacted travelers are advised to keep up with the latest alerts or call for more detailed service information.
San Clemente Landslide Halts Railroad Link to San Diego Again.
A new landslide at San Clemente has halted all rail traffic between San Diego and Orange counties, suspending all Metrolink and Amtrak passenger service and BNSF freight service. This is the latest in a string of rail closures due to a crumbling coastline that has disrupted commerce and commuter traffic. The closure is below Casa Romantica, a historic property built in the 1920s and now owned by the city of San Clemente and used as a cultural and events center. No estimate was available for when the tracks would reopen or what may be necessary to safeguard the slope.