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SB 1324

Passenger and freight rail: LOSSAN Rail Corridor: working group report.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Catherine Blakespear

SB 1324 proposes governance changes for California's 351-mile LOSSAN Rail Corridor serving San Diego to San Luis Obispo passengers and freight.

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To consent calendar. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (June 29). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
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Bill Summary · SB 1324

Legislative bill overview

SB 1324 addresses governance and operations of the LOSSAN Rail Corridor, a 351-mile passenger and freight rail line connecting San Diego to San Luis Obispo. The bill was recently introduced and is currently in the early stages of the legislative process, with formal assignment to committees pending.

Why is this important

The LOSSAN Corridor is critical regional infrastructure serving both passenger rail (Pacific Surfliner) and freight operations along California's Central Coast. Changes to its governance structure or operational requirements could affect service reliability, funding mechanisms, and coordination between multiple transportation agencies managing different segments of the route.

Potential points of contention

  • Jurisdictional complexity: The corridor operates across five counties with multiple stakeholders (Amtrak, freight railroads, regional transit agencies), making governance reform potentially contentious
  • Funding allocation: Any restructuring could shift financial responsibilities between state, local, and federal sources, raising concerns from cost-conscious jurisdictions
  • Passenger vs. freight balance: Proposed changes may prioritize one mode over the other, creating tension between speed/frequency for passengers and operational access for freight carriers

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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