The failed soil section is in San Clemente, south of the pier. It is the same section of ground that failed in 2021resulting in the track shifting 28". More rip rap is now being added between the rail and the water line plus temporary large soil anchors are being drilled into the rock as an interim fix. The line is expected to reopen mid November. The most recent movement was small but of great concern. The plan is to install "permanent" soil anchors early next year. Permanent just means they are corrosion resistant. Ultimately this track will need to be relocated because the bluff erosion will continue. There used to be a nice beach at the foot of this bluff, it is now completely gone so the waves and tides are directly eroding the base of the bluff.
There are articles on the OC Register website and a good one on the ENR (Engineering News Record) website.
