El Niño threatens the beloved Pacific Surfliner. Can the iconic train survive the winter?

Los Angeles Times - Sep 25, 2026

A section of railway in San Clemente, as well as other portions in coastal Orange County, have repeatedly shut down for landslides, coastal erosion and rockfalls. Another stormy winter is coming.

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