Encinitas station

Encinitas station is a commuter rail station in Encinitas, California that is on the NCTD COASTER commuter rail line. In addition to COASTER, it is also served by three BREEZE bus routes and LIFT paratransit services. Along with Carlsbad Village station, this is one of two single track stations on the COASTER route, causing a bottleneck for rail traffic.

Encinitas
A COASTER train at Encinitas station
Location25 East D Street, Encinitas, California
Coordinates33°2′49.56″N 117°17′35.46″W
Owned byNorth County Transit District
Line(s)Surf Line
Platforms1 side platform
Tracks1
Connections NCTD: 101, 304, 309
Construction
ParkingYes
Bicycle facilitiesYes
Disabled accessYes
Other information
Fare zone1
History
OpenedFebruary 27, 1995
Services
Preceding station North County Transit District Following station
Carlsbad Poinsettia COASTER Solana Beach
towards San Diego
Former services
Preceding station Amtrak Following station
Carlsbad Poinsettia Pacific Surfliner
2013–2018
Solana Beach
toward San Diego
Location

On October 7, 2013, the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner began stopping at four COASTER stations: Carlsbad Village, Carlsbad Poinsettia, Encinitas, and Sorrento Valley.[1] Amtrak dropped service to Carlsbad Poinsettia and Encinitas on October 9, 2017 due to low ridership.[2]

References

  1. "Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Adds Four New stops" (Press release). Amtrak. September 18, 2013.
  2. Diehl, Phil (September 21, 2017). "Amtrak to discontinue two stops, add one". San Diego Union Tribune.


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