The winter storms have impacted the stability of our cliffs and coastline and are affecting the already closed rail line connecting San Diego to Orange County. The water causes the cliffs to erode and can hurt the tracks. Pat Abbott, professor of geology emeritus at San Diego State University said it shouldn't come as a surprise that the rail line is being impacted by erosion. "The more rainwater you soak into those cliffs, that increases the probability of cliff failures so we're entering an area where there is a heightened concern for sea cliff collapse," Abbott said. Crews have been working to install ground anchors in the slope above the tracks to stop any further movement. MORE: https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/winter-storms-impact-coaster-service-in-san-diego/509-799ff0f5-0a0c-4096-a524-c1ac62e92ece