The Surf Line is the rail corridor that travels between Los Angeles and San Diego.
Running for dozens of miles right along the Pacific Ocean coast through Southern California,
this railroad is one of the busiest as well as one of the most scenic rail lines in the
United States.
Come along as we explore this critical piece of railroad infrastructure in one of the most
densely populated regions in the country.
We’ll explore present day passenger and freight rail operations on this railroad as
we play witness to the biggest change in passenger locomotive rolling stock in more than a generation
with all three major passenger operators replacing nearly their entire diesel locomotive fleet
with newer equipment.
This is the most comprehensive look ever at the Surf Line.
Everything from the very beginning over 140 years ago to what the future has in store
for the rail corridor is covered.
128 miles of steel rails and sandy beaches with countless passenger and freight trains
along the way.
Join along as we experience the Surf Line.