RTD will provide temporary alternative downtown service April 8-10 for E and W lines
RTD will perform necessary maintenance that will impact light rail service on the E and W lines traveling to and from Union Station Tuesday, April 8, through Thursday, April 10.
During the three-day period, crews will replace overhead electrical wires at Ball Arena·Elitch Gardens Station. Regular service on the E and W lines will resume on Friday, April 11.
E and W Line trains will not operate on their regular routes during the planned maintenance.
- E Line service will not operate between Union Station and 10th·Osage Station. E Line trains will reroute north of 10th·Osage Station to serve the Downtown Loop
- The Free MallRide connects Union Station to the Downtown Loop
- W Line trains will operate on a regular schedule between Jefferson County Government Center·Golden and Decatur·Federal stations
- Bus shuttle service will replace W Line trains between Union Station and Decatur·Federal
Boarding for bus shuttles will take place at the following gates:
- Union Station – Gate B22 (Underground Bus Concourse)
- Ball Arena·Elitch Gardens Station:
- To Union Station: South side of Auraria Parkway at 9th Street
- To Decatur·Federal Station: North side of Auraria Parkway at 9th Street
- Empower Field at Mile High Station and Auraria West Station:
- To Union Station: East side of 5th Street at Larimer Street
- To Decatur·Federal: West side of 5th Street at Larimer Street
- Decatur·Federal Station – Gate A
Customers whose trips are impacted by the temporary rail disruption are encouraged to use RTD’s Next Ride web app to view adapted schedules, plan a trip using alternate bus routes, and to see bus and train locations in real time. Customers are also encouraged to sign up for Service Alerts for specific route information.
