The state of Colorado has reached a tentative agreement with BNSF to host the long-promised passenger train from Denver to Northern Colorado, stating the service agreement lowers the cost enough to finally build the rail service, according to Lisa Kaufmann, Gov. “While the vote to have passenger rail service from Denver to Northern Colorado passed in 2004. All the governing entities involved in the project still need to sign off on the service agreement and approve funds to start designing it. Kaufmann said the hope is to get a final sign-off on fully funding the project by the end of the year. Front Range Passenger Rail is also actively considering a 2026 ballot measure to increase sales taxes to fund the expansion to Pueblo and increase the service frequency.

Source: Daily Sun April 09, 2026 20:46 UTC