Source: Standard-Examiner (Nov 3, 2025) standard.net
Near-Term Enhancements Underway
This video needed to be edited at the last minute to also include news of Ogden’s Redevelopment plan (hence the terrible change in audio quality). For the record, I really like Ogden’s plans, and I support whatever efforts are needed to revitalize the area around Union Station. The suggestions I have about track alignments do NOT conflict with what was proposed by Ogden city and their developer partners.
Sources: KSL article on Ogden’s Union Station
Redevelopment Master Plan: https://www.ksl.com/article/
Redondo Flyover: • Amtrak Heritage 156 at
Google Map of Ogden and the Rio Grande Plan areas: https://www.google.com/maps/d/
Ogden is getting serious about using its historic train station! Real work is being done to move the UTA FrontRunner platforms away from the park-and-ride lot on the north end of downtown, and to instead have trains stop directly at the historic station. This is a small move for the trains, but a huge move for Ogden, and potentially a tremendous step forward for the Rio Grande Plan!
For details on the State of the City address on January 8th, go here: https://www.ogdencity.gov/m/
To visit our Via Rio Grande website or social media accounts, look here: https://linktr.ee/
Thank you to everyone getting involved and helping to promote better rail service in Utah!
IN THE NEWS
Broader Vision for Livability and Activation
State of the City Address Preview — Union Station as a Priority
Near-Term Enhancements Underway
As Long-Term Plans for Ogden Union Station Come Together, Smaller Projects Are Coming Soon
Continued Focus on Rail Integration and Transit Use
Union Station Neighborhood Concept Entering Important Planning Stage