The North County Transit District announced Wednesday it will suspend all coastal rail service to perform routine railroad maintenance and major infrastructure work.

The suspension will take place on October 25 and 26 for Coaster service between San Diego and Oceanside. NCTD officials say regularly scheduled service will resume the morning after the closure.

"Weekend closures occur periodically throughout the year on a pre- determined schedule to provide construction crews the opportunity to work safely on and along the rail line to complete preventative maintenance improvements and advance major railroad construction projects," the NCTD said in a statement.

Work will occur in the following locations:

Del Mar Bluffs Stabilization Phase 5;

Track Maintenance - Santa Fe Depot and between

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