How fast does UTA TRAX go?

79 miles per hour
FrontRunner trains use diesel-powered push/pull locomotives and can reach speeds of up to 79 miles per hour. Each train includes a locomotive and three or four bi-level and single-level passenger cars.

Is the TRAX free?

UTA TRAX and bus does have a “free fare zone” in downtown Salt Lake City where you can ride for free. If you start or end your trip outside the Free Fare Zone, you’ll need valid fare.

Does Trax still go to the airport?

TRAX Green Line From TRAX to the Airport: Ride TRAX to the Temporary Airport Station. Board the Airport Shuttle on the East Side of the platform. During weekdays, there is a UTA and Airport Shuttle every 15 minutes before 7 p.m., and 30 minutes afterwards.

How much is the train in Salt Lake City?

Fare is $2.50 and trains run every 15 minutes. Weekday service runs from 5:30 am to 11:30 pm, with a more limited schedule on weekends.

Does UTA FrontRunner have bathrooms?

Each FrontRunner train has two bathrooms, one in each of the two cars farthest from the locomotive.

How often do TRAX trains come?

seven days per week
TRAX runs seven days per week, with 15-minute frequency during peak times. TRAX is electrically powered via a pantograph that connects the train to overhead catenary wires. Trains can range in length from one to four cars depending on time, day and projected ridership.

How much does the trolley cost?

Trolley fare is $2 per ride; your first transfer is free, $1 for your next transfer if you have a SEPTA Key card. If you’re paying cash, the cost is $2.50 and you must have exact change – the Trolley Operator cannot make change.

Where does the FrontRunner go?

FrontRunner (reporting mark UTAX) is a commuter rail train operated by the Utah Transit Authority that operates along the Wasatch Front in north-central Utah with service from Ogden in central Weber County through Davis County, Salt Lake City, and Salt Lake County to Provo in central Utah County.

What is the difference between TRAX and FrontRunner?

Once you do get through the doors, remember there are three levels on FrontRunner. TRAX only has one. TRAX can only board four per car. Those are the biggies when comparing Utah’s two commuter trains, and if you do ever catch a ride on FrontRunner, keep an eye out for Jerry Davis.

Do University of Utah students ride TRAX for free?

As a University of Utah student, you can ride the UTA’s trains and buses for free, so you can travel around Salt Lake City and Northern Utah very easily. Here’s how to use the three lines of the TRAX light rail train system. You can also visit the UTA website for a trip planner, bus and train maps, and more.