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 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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Quick answers
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.
Coverage (8)
- How Colorado Connector rail passengers could get to 8 top destinations The Coloradoan · 12h ago
- Colorado Connector Front Range train on track to run between Denver, Fort Collins in 2029 Daily Camera · 12h ago
- Colorado Connector funding could come from new sales tax KKTV · 12h ago
- Detailed rail plan vows service by 2029; tax hike would expand it BizWest · 12h ago
- Meet CoCo, the train that may one day take you from Trinidad to Fort Collins Colorado Public Radio · 12h ago
- Delivery plan says Amtrak will operate Colorado Connector service (updated) trains.com · 12h ago
- Front Range Passenger Rail plan includes Broncos, Summit FC special stations Denver Gazette · 12h ago
- Colorado’s new Front Range Passenger Rail train may get second stop in Colorado Springs KRDO · 12h ago broke it first
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