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North Coast Current

Emergency lights. (Ariel Camilo, FreeImages)

Man struck, killed by Coaster train in downtown Carlsbad

North Coast Current March 11, 2024
A man was struck and killed by a Coaster train in downtown Carlsbad on Tuesday, March 5, the second such death in the city this year.
Emergency lights. (Ariel Camilo, FreeImages)

Woman hit and killed by train in Encinitas; fourth recent death on local tracks

North Coast Current February 11, 2024
A woman was hit and killed by a train in the Encinitas community of Cardiff on Saturday, Feb. 10, the fourth such fatality along North San Diego County tracks since the start of the year.
Rep. Mike Levin, D-49th District, tours bluff-side train tracks in San Clemente on Jan. 25, where landslide that blocked tracks in the area a day before. (Levin Office social media photo)

Rep. Mike Levin announces federal funds to shore up coastal rail lines

North Coast Current and OsideNews January 26, 2024
In the wake of another landslide affecting rail travel between Oceanside and Orange County, Rep. Mike Levin, D-49th District, announced the securing of millions of dollars in federal funds to address ongoing challenges to the Los Angeles-San Diego-San Luis Obispo Rail Corridor, known as LOSSAN.
An Amtrak Pacific Surfliner train runs through Oceanside. (OsideNews file photo)

Bluff debris halts Amtrak, Metrolink services north from Oceanside

OsideNews June 5, 2023
Amtrak Pacific Surfliner and Orange County Metrolink commuter services north from Oceanside have been halted again over falling hillside debris in San Clemente, officials announced June 5.
An Amtrak Pacific Surfliner train runs through Oceanside. (OsideNews file photo)

Bluff failure, drivers strike affect North San Diego County transit services

North Coast Current April 29, 2023
Train and local commuter services are facing disruptions at the end of April with a coastal bluff failure in south Orange County and a San Diego Metropolitan Transit System strike.
North County Transit District’s Sprinter line is shown June 5, 2020. (NCTD photo by Alan Crosthwaite)

Extra Sprinter train service available during the July Fourth holiday

News Release July 2, 2022
To accommodate later evening festivities on the Fourth of July, the North County Transit District is adding special event service.

Extra Sprinter train service available during the July Fourth holiday

OsideNews July 2, 2022

News Release: Oceanside CA— Big crowds are expected to be out this Fourth of July holiday weekend enjoying fireworks, the San Diego County and more. To accommodate the later evening festivities, the...

Samples of renewable and diesel fuel are on display Wednesday, April 13, in Los Angeles at the celebration of Metrolink rail system’s 100% renewable-energy locomotive fleet. (Metrolink photo)

Metrolink rail system first in U.S. to have fully renewable-fuel fleet

OsideNews April 13, 2022
Metrolink rail system, which has service running from Oceanside north to Los Angeles, celebrated its transition April 13 to fully renewable fuel for its locomotives. North County Transit District is set to receive a $4.8 million grant federal grant for the purchase of hydrogen fuel cell electric buses.
Samples of renewable and diesel fuel are on display Wednesday, April 13, in Los Angeles at the celebration of Metrolink rail system’s 100% renewable-energy locomotive fleet. (Metrolink photo)

Metrolink rail system first in U.S. to have fully renewable-fuel fleet

OsideNews April 13, 2022

North County Transit District to receive federal grant for electric buses OsideNews: Oceanside CA— The Metrolink commuter rail system, which has service running from Oceanside north to Los Angeles, celebrated...

Suspect Arrested after Threatening Passengers Aboard the COASTER

Suspect Arrested after Threatening Passengers Aboard the COASTER

OsideNews February 18, 2022

Solana Beach CA—  This afternoon,  February 18, 2022 just after 12:00 p.m., a subject on the Coaster Train became disruptive, yelling profanities at other passengers and their children. Train staff...

Its an Easy Ride to the Holiday Bowl on the COASTER Train

It’s an Easy Ride to the Holiday Bowl on the COASTER Train

OsideNews December 24, 2021

Avoid traffic congestion and parking headaches Oceanside CA— Whether you are cheering for our neighbors to the north, the UCLA Bruins, or the North Carolina State Wolfpack, choose cost-effective and...

COASTER Holiday Express is Back

COASTER Holiday Express is Back

OsideNews October 28, 2021

Ticket go on Sale November 4 at 9:00am Holiday Cheer Spread Over Two Weekends Oceanside CA— The COASTER Holiday Express is coming back to town this year, in person, for two weekends! This popular annual...

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