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North Coast Current

News online for Encinitas, Calif.

North Coast Current

News online for Encinitas, Calif.

North Coast Current

The train tracks near the Encinitas commuter rail station are pictured July 16, 2022. (Photo by Laser1987, iStock Getty Images)

Point of View: Recent railroad deaths need serious attention, not social media theories

Roman S. Koenig April 10, 2024
The reasons for this year’s increase in deaths along North San Diego County’s train tracks might be tougher to ascertain in the short term, but what our communities don’t need are loose theories and crass comments about the victims.
The train tracks near the Encinitas commuter rail station are pictured July 16, 2022. (Photo by Laser1987, iStock Getty Images)

North County officials urge train safety awareness following spike in fatal hits

Patrick Doyle April 8, 2024
A recent uptick in fatal train collisions in San Diego County is raising alarm bells for city and law enforcement officials. The number of deadly incidents along the rails has spiked this year, renewing concerns over access to mental health services for people at risk of suicide.
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.
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.
Shawn M. Donaghy is the new CEO of the North County Transit District. (NCTD courtesy photo)

New year marks leadership change for North County Transit District

North Coast Current and OsideNews January 17, 2024
As 2024 gets underway, the North County Transit District is preparing for a change in leadership with a new chief executive officer in the next couple of months.
Palomar College’s Learning Resource Center. (Courtesy photo)

Funds earmarked for Palomar College program with NCTD

North Coast Current July 8, 2023
Palomar College is in line to receive funding for an apprenticeship program to train North County Transit District workers in emerging zero-emission transportation systems, the college recently announced.
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 Coaster commuter train service. (OsideNews file photo)

Stormy weather halts Coaster rail service at Encinitas

North Coast Current March 1, 2023
The North County Transit District reported disruptions to its Coaster commuter train service through Encinitas on Wednesday, March 1, as stormy weather whipped through San Diego.
An architectural rendering shows the proposed Station Plaza for the redeveloped Oceanside Transit Center. (NCTD photo)

Planners seek input on Oceanside Transit Center redevelopment

OsideNews February 17, 2023
The public’s input is sought on redevelopment plans for the Oceanside Transit Center through upcoming community meetings in late February and mid-March.
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...

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