TRAX riders on the Red Line ran into serious delays Thursday after signal problems between West Jordan City Center and Fashion Place West slowed trains and stretched wait times. Utah Transit Authority warned that delays on that section could reach 45 minutes, with ripple effects of roughly 10 to 30 minutes across the rest of the Red Line. Riders were told to plan for longer trips while UTA works to restore regular service.
What UTA posted
According to Utah Transit Authority - UTA, a 4:26 p.m. TRAX update reported ongoing signal issues and severe delays between the two West Jordan stations. The post cautioned that riders could face waits of up to 45 minutes between West Jordan City Center and Fashion Place West, with additional delays of about 10 to 30 minutes possible along the rest of the Red Line.
Why delays can ripple
Signal faults and any shift to single-track operations can quickly snowball on busy light-rail corridors, forcing trains to hold until the track ahead is clear. Local reporting has documented similar disruptions during maintenance that required bus bridges and produced 15 to 30 minute slowdowns, which can stack up during busy service, as reported by KSL.
How riders can plan
Riders should check live updates on the Transit app or sign up for route-specific alerts, according to UTA Service Alerts. For immediate help, they can call 801-RIDE-UTA (801-743-3882) or consider alternate bus routes and rideshare options if they need to make time-sensitive appointments.
This article will be updated as UTA posts new information. Check the agency's alerts or the Transit app for the latest on service status.
