The Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency, which manages the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner service, encourages passengers to plan ahead when traveling by train in Southern California.
As the state of California has reopened and is moving forward to rebuild tourism and promote travel, Pacific Surfliner passengers are encouraged to follow safety measures and any important public health recommendations in place during their trip and at their destination. Per federal law and Amtrak policy, face coverings must still be worn while onboard trains and in stations.
“Summer is a great time to travel and we’re seeing steady increases in our ridership,” said LOSSAN Agency Chairman Dana Reed. “As a result, we’ve added more trips to the Pacific Surfliner schedule as a first step toward service restoration and have implemented measures to manage capacity during peak-travel weekends.”
Service was recently expanded for Pacific Surfliner trains with temporary adjustments in place to manage capacity, including requiring reservations to ride Pacific Surfliner trains on certain holiday weekends and special event dates.
Pacific Surfliner encourages riders to take the appropriate precautions when planning trips this summer and beyond. Recommendations for planning your next trip include:
- Plan Ahead: Fridays and Sundays are typically the busiest travel days on the Pacific Surfliner. If travel plans allow, ride midweek or midday when it’s less crowded. To safely manage capacity during periods when more travelers are anticipated, customers will need a reservation to travel during opening weekend of Del Mar Races (July 16 – 19) and Labor Day Weekend (September 3 – 7). More dates may be added where a reservation is required, depending on travel demand throughout the summer.
- Take Advantage of SoCal Savings: California Everyday Discounts offer year-round savings on Pacific Surfliner travel for children, students, seniors, riders with disabilities, U.S. military, and veterans.
- Plan Mindfully: Passengers should familiarize themselves with local regulations and community concerns for each travel destination as well as current travel policies in effect for Pacific Surfliner trains.
- Be Conscientious: Follow safety procedures in the station and onboard. Face masks must be worn at all times. Passengers are encouraged to use the antibacterial wipes provided onboard to keep surfaces at your seat clean, and sanitize or wash hands often.
- Support Local Businesses: Visiting communities across Southern California can aid in the recovery of local economies by shopping and dining at local businesses. Many businesses have taken special steps to enhance safety procedures and offer unique experiences that accommodate health guidelines.
