While we wait for FrontRunner trainset contract award to drop, it looks like the maintenance facility design contractor has already been announced. I wouldn't say this is the first contract of FR2X, and it's only a design contract, but this is significant nonetheless

Exciting things coming for Ogden Union station! Check out this new video! youtu.be/l8TP54sUFQA

Happy new year! 🎉 Enjoy this new video from the depot details series where we explore how the platforms could be arranged for the Rio Grande Plan! youtu.be/19PDGUlpnyY

It looks like UDOT has updated the Point transit project website to recognize the motion passed at the Oct 9 meeting. While UDOT still has no obligation to do this project, it is encouraging that they went back and made reference to this motion.

Good, now that everyone has learned that the point transit line is a waste of time, can we please JUST BUILD THE DAMN BLUE LINE EXTENSION

My final thoughts on this topic that refuses to die buildingsaltlake.com/udots-choice-f…

NEW: FTA grants dashboard has finally updated for FrontRunner 2X. Potential grant award this fall

But... why even put something so comically absurd on a powerpoint

A new bill, HB 550 has landed. Which essentially requires UTA/UDOT to upgrade all FrontRunner rail vehicles to hybrid electric (read: Stadler DMU) by the year 2031

Should instead just extend that perfectly fine heavy rail line in the bottom of the picture

Our statement on the planned sale of the Rio Grande Depot to the University of Utah

MARTA police currently kicking people off the platform at Chamblee that want to see the new trains 🙄

Ayooo

Welcome to the Rio Grande Plan information series! Starting off with the economic benefits. A big project with even bigger returns ($12B+) for the state economy