Fire near Roy Station Delays FrontRunner Commute

A fire near Roy Station disrupted FrontRunner service along the Ogden to Salt Lake City corridor, with trains delayed in both directions by about 20 to 35 minutes. A temporary bus bridge between Roy and Clearfield was deployed to keep riders moving as crews worked to contain the blaze and clear the tracks. The disruption is accentuated by FrontRunner’s largely single-track layout, which makes rerouting responses slower and prompts careful train meets. Riders were advised to check real-time updates, expect longer waits, and contact the rider assistance line for help navigating the disruption. The incident affected riders across Weber, Davis, and Salt Lake counties, highlighting the interconnected nature of the regional transit network and the ripple effects of a fire on a busy commuter rail line. Authorities urged patience while crews secure the area and restore normal service, with continued updates as the situation develops.