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Littleton decides on location of Front Range Passenger Rail stop as economic potential takes shape
3+ week, 4+ day ago (1302+ words) Littleton has chosen the Mineral light rail station as the site of its future Front Range Passenger Rail stop, nudging aside the south suburb's popular downtown largely because of the exorbitant expense of building a station there. The city's decision…...
Longmont Front Range Passenger Rail town hall set for Wednesday
2+ week, 1+ day ago (342+ words) Longmont Times-Call Residents in Longmont, Boulder and Westminster will have three chances this month to hear and weigh in on updates on the Front Range Passenger Rail project. The northwest metro town hall series is scheduled for Wednesday at the…...
Coloradans can now vote on the name of Front Range Passenger Rail service
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (191+ words) Colorado's Front Range Passenger Rail District is inviting the public to vote on the planned service's name, ahead of an anticipated vote in November to fund the long-awaited intercity line. The four finalists for the new service's name are: Members…...
Front Range Passenger Rail gets a name, but questions remain about funding
1+ week, 4+ day ago (54+ words) Front Range Passenger Rail District leaders announced the name of the future train on Monday at Union Station in Denver, calling it Coco, short for Colorado Connector. Front Range Passenger Rail District leaders announced the name of the future train…...
VOTE: Here's your chance to help name the Front Range Passenger Train
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (512+ words) Many public transportation systems around the country have a catchy name than tends to be used rather affectionately by locals " and officials are hoping that will be the case when it comes to the envisioned Front Range Passenger Train, too....
Amtrak Gets Standing Ovation Over Rare Footage Showing Advances In New Long Distance Trains
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (702+ words) Amtrak is receiving high praise from riders today after the company formally announced its plans to begin the procurement process for Amtrak's largest-ever long-distance train order. A video posted to the Amtrak You Tube page showcased the new train designs,…...
Ale aboard as Barton passengers get train times at pub
9+ hour, 28+ min ago (521+ words) Train passengers can now get live travel updates in a town pub, thanks to railway enthusiasts. A group of volunteers raised enough money to install an electronic timetable board inside The White Swan, which is opposite Barton-upon-Humber railway station. The…...
First glimpse at new English train station that will link 2 world-famous cities
2+ hour, 49+ min ago (395+ words) A CGI mock-up of the proposed new entrance to Cambridge railway station Plans are underway for a brand new rail line connecting two of England's most famous cities. East West Rail (EWR) is planning a new rail line that will…...
Jasper County Historical Museum seeks donations to repair historic steam engine
1+ week, 18+ hour ago (954+ words) Bryan Healy speaks of the 1923 Minneapolis steam engine as if it was a member of his own family, and in many ways it is. The steam engine had been a part of his life ever since his father purchased the…...
Listen: Railroad Earth Share New Single "Everything Keeps Changin," Featuring Greensky Bluegrass' Paul Hoffman
16+ hour, 49+ min ago (284+ words) The definitive resource for jambands (jam bands) and their fans, established in 1998. Daily news, features, set lists, reviews, charts, columns, audio, video, merchandise and more. Affiliated with the Relix Media Group LLC. Get the Relix Daily Listen: Railroad Earth Share New…...