Overhead wire replacement to affect RTD E and W light rail service April 11-13 at Union Station

DENVER (April 2, 2026) –– The Regional Transportation District (RTD) will replace approximately 1,600 linear feet of overhead electrical wires Saturday, April 11-Monday, April 13 at Denver Union Station to ensure safe and reliable operations for the agency’s E and W light rail lines.

"As part of the Building a Better RTD strategic initiative, we're investing in proactive maintenance like this to strengthen our system, ensure dependable service, and limit unplanned impacts to our customers," RTD Deputy CEO Angel Peña said.

Service to and from Union Station on E and W lines will be interrupted beginning at the start of service on Saturday, April 11, and continuing through the end of service on Monday, April 13. Regular service for all lines will resume Tuesday, April 14. Service impacts include:

• E Line: E Line service will be rerouted to the Downtown Loop instead of Union Station. Trains will detour from 10th-Osage Station to Colfax at Auraria Station and continue to the 16th and 18th street stations at Stout and California, and customers can easily connect to Union Station using temporary bus shuttle service from 10th-Osage Station or via the 16th Street FreeRide or Free MetroRide.
• W Line: W Lines will be replaced with bus shuttles between Auraria West Station and Union Station (the bus shuttles will include 10th-Osage Station to accommodate transfers to and from the E Line). W Line customers can board shuttle buses at the following locations:
• 10th-Osage Station: bus bridge gate on Osage Street
• Empower Field at Mile High and Auraria West stations: bus bridge sign at 5th and Larimer streets
• Ball Arena-Elitch Gardens Station: bus bridge sign at station (Chopper Circle roundabout)
• Union Station: Gate B22 (underground bus concourse)

Customers should anticipate delays due to the system upgrades and are encouraged to use RTD’s Next Ride web app to plan their trips, view other options and review Service Alerts. For additional route and schedule information, call RTD Customer Care at 303.299.6000. Agents are available 6 a.m.–8 p.m. on weekdays, and 9 a.m.–6 p.m. on weekends and holidays.

What to expect when bus shuttles replace rail service

RTD schedules bus shuttles to provide service to customers during planned rail maintenance, unplanned service disruptions, or elevator outages. Bus shuttles provide service at or between affected rail stations. This video briefly explains what to expect if your station requires a bus shuttle.