TRANSPORTATIONPLANNED

Front Range Passenger Rail District Resolution Approving the Term Sheet Between the High Performance Transportation Enterprise and BNSF Railway Company for Joint Service 2026-04-28

CTIO plans Amtrak operating role for Joint Service

Included within the current estimate of $20–$35 million per year for access and operating expenses to BNSF and AmtrakFront Range Passenger Rail DistrictNATIONAL RAILROAD PASSENGER CORPORATION DBA AMTRAKApril 28, 2026

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Description

CTIO intends to contract with Amtrak to operate the Denver–Fort Collins joint passenger rail service, supplying crews, compliant equipment, and statutory passenger liability insurance. Amtrak will indemnify BNSF under their national agreement and assume responsibility for passenger and certain third-party claims associated with joint service operations.

Contract Details

Contract Amount

Included within the current estimate of $20–$35 million per year for access and operating expenses to BNSF and Amtrak

Vendor

NATIONAL RAILROAD PASSENGER CORPORATION DBA AMTRAK

Agency

Front Range Passenger Rail District, CO

Contract Type

TRANSPORTATION

Document Date

April 28, 2026

Renewal Info

Future operating agreements between CTIO and Amtrak would define specific term length, renewal options, and continuation of insurance and indemnity provisions; these details are not yet finalized in the term sheet.

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