El Niño threatens the beloved Pacific Surfliner. Can the iconic train survive the winter?
For years, Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner has been portrayed as the civilized way to travel to and from San Diego.No gridlock on Interstate 5.
For years, Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner has been portrayed as the civilized way to travel to and from San Diego.No gridlock on Interstate 5. Glorious views of the Pacific Ocean.
Even the chance to grab a drink and relax. But the iconic rail line connecting Orange County to San Diego is under threat thanks to coastal erosion — and officials say the situation could get much worse if predictions of an intense El Niño winter come to pass.
First reported by LA Times: California.
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