Use these tools to receive updates before and during your next Pacific Surfliner trip.
- Email, Text, or Push Notification: Sign up to receive alerts when booking your travel on Amtrak.com. You can also sign up for delay alert notifications for a specific train on a single date or recurring days – this is especially helpful for multi-ride ticket holders and Rail2Rail passengers.
- On X: The PacSurfliners account on X (formerly known as Twitter) shares updates for larger service disruptions. Recent alerts are highlighted below.
- Online: The Track a Train Map shows the real-time location of trains which are currently en route to their destination.
- Amtrak App: Use the train status tool in the Amtrak app to check the status of a specific train. Available on the App Store and Google Play.
- Phone: Call 800-USA-RAIL to speak with a representative.
- At the Station: Listen for announcements (at staffed stations) or look for updates via electronic signage.
- Onboard: Listen for conductor announcements.
Recent Alerts:
3/12/2025
Travel Adjustment: Due to ongoing delays incurred from the trespasser coming into contact with the commuter train, Train 573 is canceled between Oceanside (OSD) and San Juan Capistrano (SNC). All customers will be accommodated onto Train 777. #SurflinerAlert
Travel Adjustment: Due to ongoing delays incurred from the trespasser coming into contact with the commuter train, Train 770 is canceled between San Juan Capistrano (SNC) and Oceanside (OSD). All customers will be accommodated onto Train 572. #SurflinerAlert
2/21/2025
Coast Starlight and Pacific Surfliner Service Changes https://t.co/6DHyfbSMd9 #SurflinerAlert https://t.co/X2uZ9QeKYa
2/13/2025
Travel Update: Due to an unauthorized person coming in contact with a Coaster Commuter train, Train 581 is canceled between San Diego (SAN) and San Diego Old Town (OLT). Customers will be accommodated on the San Diego Trolley service to connect. #SurflinerAlert
Travel Update: Due to an unauthorized person coming in contact with a Commuter train, Train 770 is canceled between San Diego Old Town (OLT) and San Diego (SAN). Trolley service will be provided. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. #SurflinerAlert
1/28/2025
Travel Update: Train 595 will operate as scheduled between Fullerton (FUL) and Los Angeles (LAX). For additional information, please text 268725. #SurflinerAlert
Travel Update: Rail service between Los Angeles (LAX) and Fullerton (FUL) will resume on 1/29. We appreciate your continued patience and apologize for the inconvenience. #SurflinerAlert
1/27/2025
Travel Adjustment: Due to track closures between Los Angeles and Fullerton, Pacific Surfliner Trains 562, 564, 572, 580, and 586 are now canceled between Los Angeles and Fullerton. Bus transportation will be provided. Please text 268725 for additional information. #SurflinerAlert
Travel Adjustment: Due to track closures between Los Angeles and Fullerton, Pacific Surfliner Trains 573, 581, 587, 591, and 595 are now canceled between Fullerton & Los Angeles. Bus transportation will be provided. Please text 268725 for additional information. #SurflinerAlert
Travel Adjustment: Due to downed power lines east of LAX, Pacific Surfliner Train 595 is now canceled between Fullerton (FUL) and Los Angeles (LAX). Please text 268725 for additional information. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience. #SurflinerAlert