TRAX (light rail)
TRAX is a light rail system in the Salt Lake Valley of Utah, in the United States, serving Salt Lake City and many of its suburbs throughout Salt Lake County. The official name of Transit Express is rarely, if ever, used. The system is operated by the Utah Transit Authority (UTA). All TRAX trains are electric, receiving power from overhead wires.
| TRAX (Transit Express) | |||
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TRAX Green Line train at Gallivan Plaza | |||
| Overview | |||
| Owner | Utah Transit Authority (UTA) | ||
| Area served | Salt Lake Valley | ||
| Locale | Salt Lake County, Utah, U.S. | ||
| Transit type | Light rail | ||
| Number of lines | 3 | ||
| Number of stations | 51 | ||
| Daily ridership | 36,900 (weekdays, Q3 2023) | ||
| Annual ridership | 10,634,200 (2022) | ||
| Headquarters | 3600 South 700 West South Salt Lake, Utah | ||
| Website | rideuta.com | ||
| Operation | |||
| Began operation | December 4, 1999 | ||
| Number of vehicles | 117 (total):
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| Technical | |||
| System length | 44.8 mi (72.1 km) | ||
| Track gauge | 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge | ||
| Electrification | Overhead line, 750 V DC | ||
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TRAX has 51 stations on three lines. The Blue Line provides service from Downtown Salt Lake City to Draper. The Red Line provides service from the University of Utah to the Daybreak Community of South Jordan. The Green Line provides service from Salt Lake City International Airport to West Valley City. In 2022, the system had a ridership of 10,634,200, or about 36,900 per weekday as of the third quarter of 2023.