South Orange County Rail Corridor Emergency Repairs and Protective Measures

Recent and anticipated storm surges, high tide events, and swell conditions in the coming weeks and months could cause sudden damage to rail infrastructure, threatening life and property along this regionally and nationally important rail corridor. If elevated-impact conditions damage the railroad revetment or embankment, OCTA would conduct the minimum measures necessary to stabilize affected areas and restore the protective function of the riprap revetment and rail embankment. Proposed measures could include placement of the minimum amount of riprap and ballast necessary to protect the rail line and infrastructure seaward of the tracks within the rail right-of-way (and generally within 50 feet from the center line of the rail) and, where opportunity exists and associated activities are feasible, the restacking of existing riprap and placement of sand.