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SacRT will have a temporary service disruption on the Blue Line to allow for major construction on the new Dos Rios light rail station. This essential work requires a 15-day consecutive bus bridge—special shuttle bus service that will temporarily replace train service—between Marconi/Arcade Station and Cathedral Square (11th & K and 10th & K stations).
Service Impact Dates:
- Start: Saturday, November 1, 2025
- End: Saturday, November 15, 2025 (end of service)
- Regular service resumes: Sunday, November 16, 2025
A bus bridge will be in place that connects passengers between train stations when rail service is temporarily unavailable. During this construction period, shuttle buses will operate in both directions serving the impacted stations.
Why is this Work Needed?
Crews will be relocating two major infrastructure components to make way for the new Dos Rios Station:
- The overhead catenary system (which powers the trains)
- The track infrastructure (new inbound and outbound track configuration)
Because SacRT’s Light Rail Operations and Maintenance Facility is located near Marconi/Arcade Station, the main location where trains are stored, trains will not be able to pass through the construction zone. All train inspections, cleaning, and maintenance will occur out on the system using temporary storage tracks during this time.
Completing the work in a consecutive 15-day window allows SacRT to avoid a longer, more disruptive systemwide.
Impacted Stations (Bus Bridge Area):
- Marconi/Arcade
- Swanston
- Royal Oaks
- Arden/Del Paso
- Globe
- Alkali Flat/La Valentina
- 12th & I
- 11th & K (Cathedral Square)
- 10th & K (Cathedral Square)
Regular Light Rail Service Will Continue:
- North of Marconi/Arcade toward Watt/I-80
- South of 10th & K toward Cosumnes River College
Shuttle Bus Pick-Up Locations:
Marconi/Arcade Station
- Toward Watt/I-80: Light Rail service is available
- Toward CRC: at platform
Swanston Station
- Toward Watt/I-80: at platform
- Toward CRC: at platform
Royal Oaks Station
- Toward Watt/I-80: eastbound Arden at route 23 bus stop
- Toward CRC: westbound Arden just past Beaumont
Arden/Del Paso Station
- Toward Watt/I-80: at platform
- Toward CRC: at platform
Globe Station
- Toward Watt/I-80: eastbound Del Paso just past Baxter
- Toward CRC: just after crosswalk at Acoma Street
Alkali Flat/La Valentina Station
- Toward Watt/I-80: westbound E St at Temporary route 33 bus stop on 12th st south of E st
- Toward CRC: westbound E St at Temporary route 33 bus stop on 12th st south 12th & I Station
- Toward Watt/I-80: westbound I Street just before 12th
- Toward CRC: southbound 12th Street just before I Street at corner
11th & K (Cathedral Square)
- Toward Watt/I-80: at platform
10th & K (Cathedral Square)
- Toward CRC: Light rail service available
Shuttle Bus Operating Hours:
Saturdays:
First Shuttle Bus at Marconi/Arcade Station: 04:24 a.m.
Last Shuttle Bus at Marconi/Arcade Station: 10:54 p.m.
First Bus at Cathedral Square: 06:04 a.m.
Last Bus: at Cathedral Square: 12:34 a.m.
Sundays:
First Shuttle Bus at Marconi/Arcade Station: 4:54 a.m.
Last Shuttle Bus at Marconi/Arcade Station: 8:54 p.m.
First Bus at Cathedral Square: 6:34 a.m.
Last Bus: at Cathedral Square: 10:34 p.m.
Weekdays:
First Shuttle Bus at Marconi/Arcade Station: 3:54 a.m.
Last Shuttle Bus at Marconi/Arcade Station: 10:54p.m.
First Bus at Cathedral Square: 5:34 a.m.
Last Bus: at Cathedral Square: 12:34 a.m.
About the New Dos Rios Station
The future Dos Rios Station will be located in the triangle formed by 12th Street, 16th Street, Sproule Avenue, and Richards Boulevard. Once this construction is complete, Blue Line trains will operate on a new outbound track, bringing us one step closer to opening this new station.
Visit sacrt.com/DosRios or call 916-321-BUSS (2877) for the latest updates.