ENSacRT is continuing its light rail modernization project to prepare for new low-floor light rail vehicles. The next stations scheduled for platform modification are the Arden/Del Paso and Royal Oaks stations. During construction between Monday, March 16 and Tuesday, March 31, 2026, shuttle bus service will be in place to get riders in between impacted stations.
Arden/Del Paso and Royal Oaks Station Closures
- Dates: Monday, March 16 – Thursday, March 26
- Impact: No train service at Arden/Del Paso and Royal Oaks Stations
- Bus Bridge: Shuttle buses will connect riders from impacted stations to connect to light rail at Globe Station heading south and Swanston Station heading north.
- Train Service: Trains will pass through Arden/Del Paso and Royal Oaks stations; however, trains will not be able to stop at the stations.
Shuttle Bus Pick-Up Locations (March 16 - 21 and March 23 - March 26)
- Travel toward Watt/I-80: Eastbound Del Paso just past Baxter
- Travel toward CRC: Light rail service available
- Travel toward Watt/I-80: At light rail station platform
- Travel toward CRC: At light rail station platform
- Travel toward Watt/I-80: At light rail station platform
- Travel toward CRC: At light rail station platform
- Travel toward Watt/I-80: Light rail service available
- Travel toward CRC: At Light Rail station platform
Note: A weekend service disruption will be in place on the Blue Line between Marconi/Arcade Station and Cathedral Square Station (10th & K and 11th & K) on Saturday, March 21 through Sunday, March 22, 2026, for construction at the future Dos Rios Station. More details at sacrt.com/DosRios.
Marconi Station to Alkali Flat/La Valentina Station Closures
- Dates: Friday, March 27 – Tuesday, March 31
- Impact: Continued platform modification work at Arden/Del Paso Station
- Bus Bridge: Shuttle buses will operate between Marconi Station and Alkali Flat/La Valentina Station.
- Closed Station: Globe, Arden/Del Paso, Royal Oaks and Swanston
- Train Service: Blue Line light rail service will operate to the north between Watt/I-80 and Marconi stations and to the south between Cosumnes River College and Alkali Flat/La Valentina stations.
- Travel toward Watt/I-80: Westbound E St at route 33 bus stop
- Travel toward CRC: Light Rail service available
- Travel toward Watt/I-80: Eastbound Del Paso just past Baxter
- Travel toward CRC: just after crosswalk at Acoma St
- Travel toward Watt/I-80: At light rail station platform
- Travel toward CRC: At light rail station platform
Note: Shuttle bus not available at Royal Oaks Station from March 27 – 31 due to construction. Riders should board at Arden/Del Paso Station.
- Travel toward Watt/I-80: At Light Rail station platform
- Travel toward CRC: At Light Rail station platform
- Travel toward Watt/I-80: Light Rail service available
- Travel toward CRC: At Light Rail station platform
Shuttle Bus Times
Shuttle buses rotate between the impacted stations about every 20 – 30 minutes.
- First shuttle bus at Swanston Station: 3:53 a.m.
- Last shuttle bus at Swanston Station: 10:54 p.m.
- First shuttle bus at Globe Station: 5:46 a.m.
- Last shuttle bus at Globe Station: 12:46 a.m.
- First shuttle bus at Marconi/Arcade Station:
- Last shuttle bus at Marconi/Arcade Station:
- First shuttle bus at Cathedral Square Station:
- Last shuttle bus at Cathedral Square Station:
- First shuttle bus at Marconi/Arcade Station:
- Last shuttle bus at Marconi/Arcade Station:
- First shuttle bus at Cathedral Square Station:
- Last shuttle bus at Cathedral Square Station:
- First shuttle bus at Swanston Station: 3:53 a.m.
- Last shuttle bus at Swanston Station: 10:54 p.m.
- First shuttle bus at Globe Station: 5:38 a.m.
- Last shuttle bus at Globe Station: 12:38 a.m.
- First shuttle bus at Marconi/Arcade Station: 3:53 a.m.
- Last shuttle bus at Marconi/Arcade Station: 10:54 p.m.
- First shuttle bus at Alkali Flat/La Valentina Station: 5:38 a.m.
- Last shuttle bus at Alkali Flat/La Valentina Station: 12:38 a.m.
- First shuttle bus at Marconi/Arcade Station: 5:24 a.m.
- Last shuttle bus at Marconi/Arcade Station: 10:54 p.m.
- First shuttle bus at Alkali Flat/La Valentina Station: 6:08 a.m.
- Last shuttle bus at Alkali Flat/La Valentina Station: 12:38 a.m.
- First shuttle bus at Marconi/Arcade Station: 4:57 a.m.
- Last shuttle bus at Marconi/Arcade Station: 8:54 p.m.
- First shuttle bus at Alkali Flat/La Valentina Station: 6:38 a.m.
- Last shuttle bus at Alkali Flat/La Valentina Station: 10:38 p.m.
- First shuttle bus at Marconi/Arcade Station: 3:53 a.m.
- Last shuttle bus at Marconi/Arcade Station: 10:54 p.m.
- First shuttle bus at Alkali Flat/La Valentina Station: 5:38 a.m.
- Last shuttle bus at Alkali Flat/La Valentina Station: 12:38 a.m.
Station Platform Modification Schedule
The next Blue Line stations on the list for platform modifications include Marconi, Watt/I-80, Watt/I-80 West, and Cathedral Square (10th & K and 11th & K).
About the Modernization Project
SacRT’s light rail system first opened in 1987 and is now aging, with train cars reaching the end of their useful life and stations in need of upgrades. This modernization project will improve accessibility and reliability for all riders. Historically, ADA access was limited to the front train car, requiring most passengers to climb stairs to board. The modernization will allow boarding from any car for riders of all abilities.
Progress so far: All stations along the Gold Line have been modified to support two-car low-floor trains, and in 2026, additional work will begin to prepare for future three-car train operations on the Gold Line. On the Blue Line, four stations have been completed, and the remaining fifteen stations are scheduled for upgrades.
Safety Reminder
Many station platforms have been raised eight inches to meet the height requirements of the new low-floor trains. Riders are reminded to watch their step when traveling through stations and to cross at the ends of platforms rather than in the middle for safety.
Thank you for your patience as we work to make the system more accessible, reliable, and ready for the future.