The Federal Transit Administration is committing $1.28 billion to the FrontRunner 2X project in Utah through the Capital Investment Grants (CIG) program. The funding will help the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) and the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) invest in engineering activities, demolition and utility relocation, property acquisition and other non-construction costs, including procurement of specialized equipment and materials. Once complete, the project will increase the availability, frequency and capacity of commuter trains by at least 60% along the 82-mile FrontRunner rail that services 16 stations from Ogden to Provo, Utah.
“This project is the latest example of how the Trump Administration is committed to delivering real support for real infrastructure that improves the lives of real Americans,” said FTA Acting Deputy Administrator Matthew Cahill. "As one of the fastest growing areas in the country, meeting this milestone demonstrates how Utah leadership cares about its citizens by investing in transit that will serve the region for generations to come.”
The FTA says funding will support 26.1 miles of double track in 11 locations, one realigned segment, a new infill station with 325 parking spaces, 10 new diesel multiple unit train sets, a new vehicle maintenance facility and signal upgrades—all of which will support 15-minute service during peak periods and 30-minute service throughout the day.
“More frequent and reliable FrontRunner service will make transit a practical choice for people along the Wasatch Front,” said UTA Executive Director Jay Fox. “For our riders, this project means shorter waits, more frequent trains and a more dependable trip. Working alongside UDOT, we’re delivering the kind of transit network Utah will need for decades to come.”
In February, UTA selected STV to support the expansion of the FrontRunner. Construction is anticipated from 2027 through 2030, subject to completion of the federal grant process.
