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RTD will provide temporary alternative downtown service

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E Line will reroute to serve Downtown Loop; bus shuttles will replace all W Line trains east of Decatur • Federal Station

The Regional Transportation District (RTD) will perform necessary maintenance that will impact light rail service on the E and W lines traveling to and from Denver Union Station Tuesday, April 8, through Thursday, April 10.

During the three-day period, crews will replace overhead electrical wires at the 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 Denver Union Station and the 10th • Osage Station.
  • E Line trains will reroute north of the 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 the Decatur • Federal Station during the temporary disruption.

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:
  • tTo 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.

Photo courtesy: RTD Facebook

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