Colorado’s new Front Range Passenger Rail train may get second stop in Colorado Springs
The Front Range Passenger Rail project, branded as 'CoCo', is advancing toward a 2029 service goal with expanded stop possibilities in Colorado Springs.
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The brief
The Colorado Connector, or 'CoCo', is a rail service designed to transport passengers from Trinidad to Fort Collins. According to delivery plans, Amtrak will operate the service, with a target for commencement by 2029.
Coverage from BizWest, Denver Gazette, and KRDO emphasizes potential expansions, including a second stop in Colorado Springs and special stations for the Broncos and Summit FC. BizWest notes that a tax hike would be required to facilitate this expansion.
Future developments depend on the implementation of the detailed rail plan and the potential for a tax increase to expand service capacity.
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Quick answers
Who will operate the Colorado Connector service?
According to trains.com, the delivery plan says Amtrak will operate the service.
When is the rail service expected to begin?
A detailed rail plan vows service by 2029.
Which cities are included in the potential route?
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 · 10h ago
- Colorado Connector Front Range train on track to run between Denver, Fort Collins in 2029 Daily Camera · 10h ago
- Colorado Connector funding could come from new sales tax KKTV · 10h ago
- Detailed rail plan vows service by 2029; tax hike would expand it BizWest · 10h ago
- Meet CoCo, the train that may one day take you from Trinidad to Fort Collins Colorado Public Radio · 10h ago
- Delivery plan says Amtrak will operate Colorado Connector service (updated) trains.com · 10h ago
- Front Range Passenger Rail plan includes Broncos, Summit FC special stations Denver Gazette · 10h ago
- Colorado’s new Front Range Passenger Rail train may get second stop in Colorado Springs KRDO · 10h ago
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