ColoRail
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We're the Colorado Rail Passenger Association. We helped save Union Station, staff the ski train, and champion the Southwest Chief and new Front Range trains.
Colorado is moving forward with two transformative passenger rail projects. Learn about the key decisions, challenges, and tradeoffs that must be confronted in the lead-up to introducing new train service.
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New Trains for Colorado: a Primer on Contemporary Passenger Rail Equipment — Colorado Rail Passenger Association
Colorado is moving forward with two transformative passenger rail projects. Learn about the key decisions, challenges, and tradeoffs that must be confronted in the lead-up to introducing new train ser...
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December 12, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Colorado is moving forward with two transformative passenger rail projects. Learn about the key decisions, challenges, and tradeoffs that must be confronted in the lead-up to introducing new train service.
www.colorail.org/colorado-rai...
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ColoRail remembers long-time board member and industry veteran Jack Tone. Rest in peace, Jack.
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In memoriam Jack Tone — Colorado Rail Passenger Association
ColoRail remembers long-time board member and rail industry veteran Jack Tone, who died on Friday.
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October 15, 2025 at 3:15 PM
ColoRail remembers long-time board member and industry veteran Jack Tone. Rest in peace, Jack.
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ColoRail's monthly meeting is tomorrow, in-person and virtual. Details here:
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Events — Colorado Rail Passenger Association
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October 8, 2025 at 4:35 PM
ColoRail's monthly meeting is tomorrow, in-person and virtual. Details here:
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Mountain Rail should serve Grand Junction. See the lead story in our latest newsletter: www.colorail.org/newsletter-a...
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October 3, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Mountain Rail should serve Grand Junction. See the lead story in our latest newsletter: www.colorail.org/newsletter-a...
More oil trains along the Colorado River coming soon.
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More oil trains along the Colorado River coming soon — Colorado Rail Passenger Association
Trump administration fast-tracks Uinta Basin crude-by-rail expansion. Sen. Bennet and Rep. Neguse voice objections. Photo of oil well in Duchense County, Utah, by Staplegunther at English Wikipedia, ...
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July 16, 2025 at 11:14 PM
More oil trains along the Colorado River coming soon.
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RTD board says yes to initial participation in FRPR joint service.
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June 25, 2025 at 6:53 PM
RTD board says yes to initial participation in FRPR joint service.
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The California High-Speed Rail Authority's CEO Ian Choudri disputes the FRA's conclusions from their recent Compliance Review.
For the full 14 page letter, as well the latest construction update video, you can follow the link below.
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For the full 14 page letter, as well the latest construction update video, you can follow the link below.
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June 13, 2025 at 10:42 PM
The California High-Speed Rail Authority's CEO Ian Choudri disputes the FRA's conclusions from their recent Compliance Review.
For the full 14 page letter, as well the latest construction update video, you can follow the link below.
hsr.ca.gov/2025/06/12/n...
For the full 14 page letter, as well the latest construction update video, you can follow the link below.
hsr.ca.gov/2025/06/12/n...
Duffy and USDOT continue their assault on California high speed rail:
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CHSR: USDOT Drives Another Coffin Nail. (Updated with Full CHSRA Response)
The U.S. Department of Transportation on June 4 released a Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Compliance Review Report finding that the California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) high speed rail ...
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June 13, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Duffy and USDOT continue their assault on California high speed rail:
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Broncos connected to real estate purchases around Burnham Yard, potential stadium site https://trib.al/sJPNQXE
Broncos connected to real estate purchases around Burnham Yard, potential stadium site
A series of limited liability corporations have purchased at least 13 parcels of land around a potential future Broncos stadium site in Denver since last summer and paid more than $150 million comb…
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June 12, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Broncos connected to real estate purchases around Burnham Yard, potential stadium site https://trib.al/sJPNQXE
Supreme Court backs Utah oil railroad expansion opposed by Colorado communities:
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SCOTUS backs oil trains — Colorado Rail Passenger Association
The U.S. Supreme Court yesterday backed a multibillion-dollar oil railroad expansion in Utah that faced strong opposition from Colorado communities fearing the project could cause an environmental dis...
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May 30, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Supreme Court backs Utah oil railroad expansion opposed by Colorado communities:
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Always good to see Denver prioritizing transit!
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This double-lane Chick-fil-A project in Denver, which takes up an entire city block, is zoned as an "Urban Center" for high building heights intended to promote a dense urban character.
The urban character:
The urban character:
May 26, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Always good to see Denver prioritizing transit!
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Remember to sign up for the Amtrak board's meeting on Thursday:
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Amtrak Board of Directors — Colorado Rail Passenger Association
Amtrak Board of Directors will hold a board meeting open to public viewing on Thursday, May 22, from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. eastern time. To watch a livestream of the meeting, members of the public must&n...
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May 19, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Remember to sign up for the Amtrak board's meeting on Thursday:
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Amtrak will hold a board meeting open to the public next Thursday. Details here:
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May 17, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Amtrak will hold a board meeting open to the public next Thursday. Details here:
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FRA nominee doesn't know where SW Chief runs:
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FRA nominee doesn’t know where the SW Chief runs — Colorado Rail Passenger Association
In response to FRA administrator nominee David Fink’s confession of ignorance about the route of the Chief, New Mexico Senator Ben Ray Lujan replies, “I would encourage you to learn about the Southwe...
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May 14, 2025 at 4:16 PM
FRA nominee doesn't know where SW Chief runs:
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The Front Range Passenger Rail Alternatives Analysis Online Open House is now live:
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Colorado DOT Public Forms
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May 12, 2025 at 7:59 PM
The Front Range Passenger Rail Alternatives Analysis Online Open House is now live:
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"The real path forward isn't to pretend a retreat into endless outward expansion is possible—it's a return to building places that grow stronger over time. That means building incrementally... where each new investment reinforces the ones that came before it."
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America Should Sprawl? Not If We Want Strong Towns
If we’re serious about housing affordability, we can’t just count units. We have to care about where and how we build.
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May 12, 2025 at 5:45 PM
"The real path forward isn't to pretend a retreat into endless outward expansion is possible—it's a return to building places that grow stronger over time. That means building incrementally... where each new investment reinforces the ones that came before it."
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Disneyland Paris has a train station that directly serves the park with trains arriving every 10 minutes or less, while Disney World has a bus that connects to Orlando every 30 minutes.
May 12, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Disneyland Paris has a train station that directly serves the park with trains arriving every 10 minutes or less, while Disney World has a bus that connects to Orlando every 30 minutes.
Mountain Rail dominates Denver Post front page.
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Mountain Rail dominates Denver Post front page — Colorado Rail Passenger Association
Bruce Finley’s story on Mountain Rail dominates the front page of today’s Denver Post .
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May 11, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Mountain Rail dominates Denver Post front page.
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Remember, our spring membership meeting is tomorrow morning. See you there!
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May 9, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Remember, our spring membership meeting is tomorrow morning. See you there!
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Ski train to Steamboat looking likely under new mountain railroad agreement:
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May 6, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Ski train to Steamboat looking likely under new mountain railroad agreement:
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Ski train to Steamboat looking likely under new mountain railroad agreement:
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Colorado Rail Passenger News — Colorado Rail Passenger Association
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May 6, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Ski train to Steamboat looking likely under new mountain railroad agreement:
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Our next membership meeting is May 10. Details here:
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May 2, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Our next membership meeting is May 10. Details here:
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An efficient and effective Federal Railroad Administration is vital for the future of FRPR.
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Hearing set for FRA, Amtrak nominees - Trains
WASHINGTON — The Senate Commerce Committee has scheduled a hearing on nominees for Federal Railroad Administration administrator and the last remaining open seat on Amtrak’s board of directors. The he...
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May 3, 2025 at 10:41 PM
An efficient and effective Federal Railroad Administration is vital for the future of FRPR.
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While details are light, passenger rail appears to have escaped any significant cuts under President Trump's "skinny budget" proposal.
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White House Releases "Skinny Budget" for FY2026 | Rail Passengers Association
While details are light, passenger rail appears to have escaped any significant cuts under President Trump's "skinny budget" proposal. This echoes action on a reconciliation proposal that took place e...
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May 2, 2025 at 8:22 PM
While details are light, passenger rail appears to have escaped any significant cuts under President Trump's "skinny budget" proposal.
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Our next membership meeting is May 10. Details here:
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Events — Colorado Rail Passenger Association
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May 2, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Our next membership meeting is May 10. Details here:
www.colorail.org/events
www.colorail.org/events