Colorado’s Front Range Passenger Rail District (FRPR) on July 21 advanced a phased delivery plan for its long-planned passenger rail system, beginning with a $332-million starter line between Denver and Fort Collins. Read More Front Range Passenger Rail District — Materials PortalCalled the Colorado Connector, or “CoCo,” the program is divided into three major phases spanning roughly 190 miles between termini. Construction would focus on increased capacity, such as new and extended passing sidings, track and roadbed upgrades, crossovers, signal and communications improvements, stations and maintenance facilities to accommodate passenger service while preserving freight operations. North of Denver, trains would operate over Regional Transportation District infrastructure (RTD) before joining BNSF Railway’s Front Range Subdivision. If approved by the full district board, the plan would guide engineering, environmental review, railroad negotiations and procurement for Colorado’s first modern intercity passenger rail corridor connecting Front Range population centers.