List of TRAX stations

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TRAX is a light rail system operated by the Utah Transit Authority (UTA), serving much of the Salt Lake Valley in Utah, United States. It has 52 stations on a network of three lines that converge in Salt Lake City. Other cities served by the service include Draper, Midvale, Murray, Sandy, South Jordan, South Salt Lake, West Jordan, and West Valley City.

A map of the entire UTA rail system as of August 2013

Description

The network consists of three lines: the Blue Line (previously referred to as the Sandy Line), which opened in 1999; the Red Line (previously referred to as the University Line), which opened in 2001;[1][2] and the Green Line, which opened in 2011.[3] The TRAX lines were given their present names in 2011 after the system transitioned to using colors as identifiers.[4]

In 2025, TRAX trains carried a total of 13,279,100 passengers and averaged 43,400 on weekdays in the fourth quarter. It ranked tenth among light rail systems in the United States.[5] There are 52 stations[citation needed] on the 3 lines of the UTA TRAX system, with an overall length of 44.8 miles (72.1 km) for the entire network.[6]

The stations along the UTA TRAX network are open-air structures featuring passenger canopies for protection from adverse weather. Many of the canopies are designed to resemble the canopy at the Joseph Smith Memorial Building (which is located Downtown and listed on the National Register of Historic Places).[7] Works of public art included at several stations were developed as part of the UTA's Art in Transit program.[8] At first the program was met with skepticism; initially, only the stations constructed in Salt Lake City incorporated public art into their designs. This was the case as the city was initially the only one to take part in the Art in Transit program.[9] The program has since grown in popularity, and many of the stations constructed as part of the FrontLines 2015 expansion will include public art in their final design.[8]

Nearly all stations, except those in Downtown Salt Lake City, have a Park and Ride lot with free parking. TRAX Park and Ride lots may have as few as six parking spaces or as many as nearly 1200. Many of the Downtown Salt Lake City stations are located within the Free Fare Zone which allows riders that both enter and exit TRAX and/or UTA buses service within the Zone to ride with no charge. Stations within the Zone include Arena, City Center, Courthouse, Gallivan Plaza, Library, Old GreekTown, Planetarium, Salt Lake Central, and Temple Square.[citation needed]

All of UTA's TRAX and FrontRunner trains and stations, streetcars and streetcar stops, and all fixed route buses are compliant with Americans with Disabilities Act and are therefore accessible to those with disabilities.[10] Signage at the stations, on the passenger platforms, and on the trains clearly indicate accessibility options. Ramps on the passenger platforms on the Blue Line and assistance from the train operator may be necessary for wheelchair boarding (weekdays only). These ramps are not used on weekends nor on the Red or Green Lines.[citation needed] In accordance with the Utah Clean Air Act and UTA ordinance, "smoking is prohibited on UTA vehicles as well as UTA bus stops, TRAX stations, and FrontRunner stations".[11]

History

A white and red light rail train is stopped at an island platform station in the median of a street. The overhead lines powering the train are visible above the it. A row of mid- and high-rise buildings provides the background.
Blue Line train at Gallivan Plaza station, December 2004

UTA's TRAX began service on December 4, 1999, with the opening of what was then called the Sandy/Salt Lake Line (now called the Blue Line) which ran from Sandy Civic Center to Delta Center (now called Arena).[1] The line saw construction of a pair of infill stations with the opening of 900 South in 2005 and Sandy Expo in 2006 and the 600 South in 2022 as a result of demand for additional service.[12][13] The University Line (TRAX) commenced service on 15 December 2001 between Stadium and Delta Center.[2] The line expanded in April 2008, when three new stations opened between Planetarium and Salt Lake Central.[14] The Sandy/University Line began service on December 17, 2001, between Stadium and Sandy Civic Center.[15] Originally operating on a limited schedule, by August 2009, trains were added to the line serving all stations between Sandy Civic Center and University Medical Center.[16] Expansion as part of the FrontLines 2015 project saw the completion of an additional 25.2 miles (40.6 km) of track by August 2013.[6] The completion of the Airport and Draper extensions added service to the Salt Lake City International Airport and Draper.[6]

Salt Lake Central (which is part of the Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub) connects with FrontRunner commuter rail (with service from Weber County through Davis County and Salt Lake County to Utah County), as well as Amtrak and Greyhound Lines. In addition Murray Central and North Temple Bridge/Guadalupe also connect with FrontRunner. In December 2013 the first phase of the S Line (formerly known as Sugar House Streetcar) project opened for service with a connection at Central Pointe in South Salt Lake.

Stations

More information Station Name, Servicing Rail Line(s) ...
Station Name Servicing
Rail Line(s)
Jurisdiction Date
Opened
Park & Ride
Spaces
[17]
UTA Bus Routes[Note 1] [Note 2] Reference
600 South Blue Line
Red Line
Green Line
Salt Lake City July 26, 2022 None [18]
900 East Red Line Salt Lake City December 15, 2001 None 4, 209, 455 [2]
900 South Blue Line
Red Line
Green Line
Salt Lake City May 19, 2005 None 9 [12]
1940 West North Temple Green Line Salt Lake City April 14, 2013 None 217, 417, 451, F453, 551 [19]
2700 West Sugar Factory Road Red Line West Jordan August 7, 2011 204 227 [20]
4800 West Old Bingham Highway Red Line
West Jordan August 7, 2011 244 248 [20]
5600 West Old Bingham Highway Red Line
West Jordan August 7, 2011 420 [20]
Airport Green Line Salt Lake City April 14, 2013 None [19]
Arena * $ Blue Line
Green Line
Salt Lake City December 4, 1999 None 205 [1]
Ballpark Blue Line
Red Line
Green Line
Salt Lake City December 4, 1999 170 [1]
Bingham Junction Red Line Midvale August 7, 2011 200 F570 [20]
Central Pointe * Blue Line
Red Line
Green Line
S Line
South Salt Lake December 4, 1999 57 17, 21 [1]
City Center $ Blue Line
Green Line
Salt Lake City December 4, 1999 None [1]
Courthouse * $ Blue Line
Red Line
Green Line
Salt Lake City December 4, 1999 None 451 [1]
Crescent View Blue Line Sandy August 18, 2013 247 [21][22]
Daybreak Parkway Red Line South Jordan August 7, 2011 400 126 [20]
Decker Lake Green Line West Valley City August 7, 2011 750 [23]
Draper Town Center Blue Line Draper August 18, 2013 438 126 [21][22]
Fairpark Green Line Salt Lake City April 14, 2013 Yes 451, F453 [19]
Fashion Place West * Blue Line
Red Line
Murray December 4, 1999 100 62, 209, F202 [1]
Fort Douglas Red Line Salt Lake City September 29, 2003 None [24]
Gallivan Plaza $ Blue Line
Green Line
Salt Lake City December 4, 1999 None 1, 2, 4, 205, 209, 220 [1]
Historic Gardner Red Line West Jordan August 7, 2011 130 F578 [20]
Historic Sandy Blue Line Sandy December 4, 1999 316 F94, F590, 994 [1]
Jackson/Euclid Green Line Salt Lake City April 14, 2013 None 1, 451, F453 [19]
Jordan Valley Red Line West Jordan August 7, 2011 845 F232, 240, F590 [20]
Kimballs Lane Blue Line Draper August 18, 2013 251 [21][22]
Library $ Red Line Salt Lake City December 15, 2001 None 4, 455, 473 [2]
Meadowbrook Blue Line
Red Line
South Salt Lake December 4, 1999 497 39 [1]
Midvale Center Blue Line Midvale December 4, 1999 142 213, F525, F578 [1]
Midvale Fort Union Blue Line
Midvale December 4, 1999 266 72, CS1 [1]
Millcreek Blue Line
Red Line
South Salt Lake December 4, 1999 101 33, 35 [1]
Murray Central Blue Line
Red Line
Murray December 4, 1999 750 45, 50X, 54, 200, 201 [1]
Murray North Blue Line
Red Line
Murray December 4, 1999 235 47, 205 [1]
North Temple Bridge/Guadalupe Green Line Salt Lake City April 14, 2013 None 200, 223, F453 [19]
Old GreekTown $ Blue Line Salt Lake City April 27, 2008 None 2, 209, 220, 509 [14]
Planetarium $ Blue Line
Salt Lake City April 27, 2008 None [14]
Power Green Line Salt Lake City April 14, 2013 None 1, 205, 451, F453, 551 [19]
Redwood Junction Green Line West Valley City August 7, 2011 6-9 217 [23]
River Trail Green Line West Valley City August 7, 2011 100 [23]
Salt Lake Central † $
(Salt Lake Intermodal Hub)
Blue Line
FrontRunner
Salt Lake City April 27, 2008 Very
limited
2, 209, 220, 509 [14]
Sandy Civic Center Blue Line Sandy December 4, 1999 1185 201, 219, F514, F525, 871 [1]
Sandy Expo Blue Line Sandy August 28, 2006 None [13]
South Jordan Downtown Red Line South Jordan March 26, 2025 None [25]
South Jordan Parkway Red Line South Jordan August 7, 2011 200 [20]
Stadium Red Line Salt Lake City December 15, 2001 None 4, 213, 220, 455, 473 [2]
Temple Square $ Blue Line
Green Line
Salt Lake City December 4, 1999 None 1 [1]
Trolley Red Line Salt Lake City December 15, 2001 None 4, 455 [2]
University Medical Center Red Line Salt Lake City September 29, 2003 Limited 9, 17, 21, 213, 223, 473 [24]
University South Campus Red Line Salt Lake City September 29, 2003 None 9, 17, 213, 455, 473 [24]
West Jordan City Center Red Line West Jordan August 7, 2011 221 217, 218 [20]
West Valley Central Green Line West Valley City August 7, 2011 80 35, 39, 47, 50X, F232, 240,
248, 509, 513,
[23]
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An empty island platform station located next to the tracks in the median of the street with canopies visible. Businesses line the street with mountains visible in the distance.
Trolley station, November 2007
A white and red train with the driver visible approaches a station. The overhead wires powering the train are visible with overcast skies and mountains providing the backdrop.
Blue Line train at Murray North station, October 2005
* Official transfer stations between TRAX lines
Terminal stations
$ Stations within the Free Fare Zone
 750  FrontRunner connection at adjacent station

Future stations


More information Station Name, Rail Line(s) Servicing ...
Station Name Rail Line(s)
Servicing
Jurisdiction Projected completion Reference
14600 South  701  TRAX Blue Line Draper Not yet scheduled
300 South  710  TRAX Orange Line Salt Lake City Not yet scheduled
300 West  703  TRAX Red Line Salt Lake City Not yet scheduled
600 South  703  TRAX Red Line Salt Lake City Not yet scheduled
800 South  703  TRAX Red Line Salt Lake City Not yet scheduled
Pioneer Park  703  TRAX Red Line  710  TRAX Orange Line Salt Lake City Not yet scheduled
Highland  701  TRAX Blue Line Draper Not yet scheduled
West Temple  703  TRAX Red Line  710  TRAX Orange Line Salt Lake City Not yet scheduled
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Notes

  1. Bus connections only include routes that stop at, or immediately adjacent to, the station and not routes that may have stops "nearby".
  2. Bus routes are current as of Change Day, 8 December 2013

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