Cities along the Front Range are talking about the benefits of the new passenger rail service in their communities. The Front Range Passenger Rail District says this is what the state can use to manage a growing population.
Leaders say they will lease already existing track and the right of way to deliver services sooner and make it affordable. The initial cost of this project is $1.7 billion. Leaders say this is a one-time cost for building infrastructure. Operating costs would be in the tens of millions.
Leaders say their goal is to have the first three round trips from Denver to Fort Collins begin in January 2029. This will be followed by the full service from Pueblo to Fort Collins operating by 2032. Leaders say this service is an option that always beats getting stuck in traffic…