Colorado Transportation Commission Meeting April 2026
Colorado advances BNSF joint passenger rail agreement
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Description
The Colorado Transportation Commission signaled its intent to fund a joint passenger rail project using freight rail lines owned and operated by BNSF Railroad, with an estimated one-time cost of about $329 million and roughly $9 million for initial design. A term sheet and forthcoming access agreement will support service from Denver Union Station to Fort Collins, with construction planned for 2027–2029 and operations beginning in 2029.
Contract Details
Contract Amount
Approximately $329 million total one-time cost for Project; approximately $9 million initial design costs for CTIO- and RTD-funded portions
Vendor
BNSF RAILROAD
Agency
Colorado Department of Transportation | Commission Materials, CO
Contract Type
OTHER
Document Date
April 15, 2026
Contract Term
Design in 2026; construction January 2027 – January 2029; operations beginning 2029
Renewal Date
2029-12-31
Renewal Info
Initial action is an intent resolution supporting funding and design; detailed access agreement, leases, and potential amendments will be negotiated through 2026.
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