FrontRunner 2X Project
More Tracks. More Trains. More Often.

Improving Commuter Rail

The Utah Transit Authority (UTA) and the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) are partnering to add more capacity to the region's commuter rail system to support the transit demands of rapidly expanding communities along the Wasatch Front.

This project will implement double tracking in eight strategic locations and one track realignment along the FrontRunner line increasing train frequency and travel time reliability.

The Project Vision Proposed Double Track Locations

A double-track railway involves running one track in each direction, compared to a single-track railway where trains in both directions share the same track. This allows more trains to operate and pass each other and reduces delays due to waiting to share track. The project will add eight segments of double tracking and one track realignment segment to improve train travel. Once complete, the amount of double tracked rail along FrontRunner will increase from 26% to 49%.

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Project Benefits Enhancing the transit experience across the Wasatch Front

Increased Frequency

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With more track and more trains, train frequency can be increased, leading to better service reliability and shorter wait times for you — the passengers.

Service frequency will increase to every 15 minutes during peak hours and 30 minutes during non-peak hours.

Improved Reliability

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Greater train frequency during peak and off-peak periods will increase on-time performance and create better connectivity to regional bus and light rail systems.

More Choice

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By 2050, travel times for FrontRunner are expected to outperform I-15 travel times, providing more transit options for travelers.

Laying the Foundation Project Timeline

Early 2024

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Progressive Design Build Request for Proposal
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Progressive Design Build Selection

2024 - 2026

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Design and Preconstruction
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Final Design

2026 - 2029

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Construction

2029

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Construction Substantial Completion
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15-minute Peak Service

Schedule is dependent on federal grants.

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