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flag A storm-induced rail collapse near Goleta halted Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner, injuring the excavator operator, with no repair date set.

flag Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner service was suspended north of Goleta on January 6, 2026, after an excavator fell about 10 feet when a section of rail line collapsed due to erosion from recent storms. flag The incident occurred near Highway 101 and Arroyo Quemada, injuring the operator, who sustained minor injuries and was taken to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. flag The collapse followed heavy rainfall and flooding that weakened the coastal terrain, washing out the rail bed. flag Emergency crews responded at 7:47 a.m., and the track remains closed indefinitely, with Amtrak providing bus alternatives. flag No repair timeline has been announced.

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