Colorado’s new Front Range Passenger Rail train may get second stop in Colorado Springs
Colorado is advancing plans for the 'Colorado Connector,' a passenger rail service aimed at linking Trinidad to Fort Collins by 2029.
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The proposed Front Range Passenger Rail train in Colorado, also known as the Colorado Connector, plans to include a second stop in Colorado Springs. The train is expected to run between Denver and Fort Collins, with possible service to other destinations, and may be operational by 2029. Funding for the project, estimated to cost $5B at full build, could come from a new sales tax.
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The Front Range Passenger Rail project, known as the Colorado Connector, is moving forward with a delivery plan that positions Amtrak as the operator. The proposed service intends to connect Trinidad and Fort Collins, with current discussions exploring the addition of a second stop in Colorado Springs.
Coverage from BizWest and the Denver Gazette highlights specific infrastructure goals, including special stations for the Broncos and Summit FC. BizWest further notes that while service is vowed by 2029, a tax hike could potentially expand the project's scope.
Future developments depend on the implementation of the delivery plan and the decision regarding the additional Colorado Springs stop. Coverage does not specify the exact terms of the proposed tax hike.
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Colorado’s new Front Range Passenger Rail train may get second stop in Colorado Springs KRDO · 91d ago broke it first
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Who will operate the Colorado Connector?
According to trains.com, the delivery plan says Amtrak will operate the service.
When is the service expected to begin?
A detailed rail plan vows service by 2029, according to BizWest.
Which cities are the primary endpoints of the proposed line?
Colorado Public Radio reports the train may one day take passengers from Trinidad to Fort Collins.
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