Colorado Nears Deal with Union Pacific for Expanded Mountain Rail Service Connecting Denver and Northern Communities

Colorado is on track to revolutionize mobility in its mountain communities with a tentatively agreed expansion of passenger rail service. State officials and the Union Pacific Railroad have progressed towards securing the future of the renowned Moffat Tunnel, heralding a new era for travelers and facilitating daily trips amidst the peaks. As reported by Denver7, the tentative deal, aimed to be finalized by May, will extend Union Pacific’s 99-year lease an additional 25 years. This extension would allow Colorado to broaden access to Union Pacific’s tracks, connecting Denver to northern Colorado for passenger trains.

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