California Zephyr Scheduled Re-Route

Due to track work being performed by Union Pacific Railroad, California Zephyr Trains 5 and 6 will operate on an alternate route between Denver, Colo., and Salt Lake City, Utah during several periods beginning July 1 through Sept. 24. The train will detour through southern Wyoming affecting service at stations between Denver and Salt Lake City, as described below.

Detour Dates Between Denver and Salt Lake City

July 1 - July 9
July 16 - July 24
Aug. 1 - Aug. 9
Aug. 16 - Aug. 24
Sept. 1 - Sept. 9
Sept. 16 - Sept. 24

Stations Affectedby the Detour

Fraser-Winter Park, CO
Granby, CO
Glenwood Springs, CO
Grand Junction, CO
Green River, UTv Helper, UT
Provo, UT

Please note: These are the dates the trains will travel along the detour from Denver to Salt Lake City. Westbound Train 5 from Chicago and eastbound Train 6 from Emeryville, Calif., originate one day earlier.

During this period, Trains 5 and 6 will not travel through the Rocky Mountains or follow the Colorado River. The detour will follow a portion of the historic transcontinental Union Pacific route completed in 1869 that offers views of broad vistas, wildlife and high plains.