A disabled TRAX train brought Courthouse Station to a standstill Monday evening, forcing the Utah Transit Authority to pull trains out of the mix and roll in shuttle buses through downtown. The blockage at the courthouse stop disrupted service on all lines running between Gallivan Plaza, the Library and 600 South, leaving downtown commuters bracing for longer rides while crews work to clear the stuck train.
According to the Utah Transit Authority, a disabled train was blocking the rails at Courthouse when the agency activated a bus bridge at 5:22 p.m. The bridge covers all TRAX lines between Gallivan Plaza, the Library and 600 South, and the agency warned riders to expect significant delays. UTA also shared its customer service number, 801-743-3882, for anyone needing trip assistance.
How Riders Are Affected
With the bus bridge in place, trains are temporarily out and shuttle buses are filling in along the downtown stretch, stopping at the usual TRAX stations between Gallivan Plaza and 600 South. That swap adds transfers and extra boarding time, which can stretch out trips. Previous bus bridges and slow zones have led to delays ranging from 15 to 45 minutes, depending on traffic and boarding, according to a report by the Deseret News. Riders should be ready for staggered arrivals and longer waits as buses move people through the downtown corridor.
Why This Hits Now
This latest outage lands in the middle of a multi-week run of TRAX maintenance and upgrades that have already brought more bus bridges and temporary shutdowns to downtown routes. Recent coverage in TRAX Riders Face Months Of Delays outlined how ongoing projects have reshaped service patterns and pushed many riders to look for alternate ways across the city, as per Hoodline.
Where To Get Updates
Riders are encouraged to keep an eye on UTA’s live service updates and the Transit app for real-time routing and arrival information, and to pad in extra travel time while crews clear the disabled train and reopen the tracks. For help planning specific trips, call UTA Customer Service at 801-743-3882 and follow any posted instructions at affected stations.
