RTD begins A Line testing

Written by Mischa Wanek-Libman, editor
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The Regional Transportation District (RTD) of Denver and its contractor, Denver Transit Partners, began testing trains along the East Rail A Line on Sept. 11 and 12.

 

The trains ran at 45 mph between 40th Avenue and York Street and the 40th and Airport Station and, if this phase of the testing is successful, trains will continue to travel along the A Line at high speeds for the remainder of the testing program and during public service.

“Testing at this speed is an important milestone for the project and gets us one step closer to opening the A Line this spring,” said Greg Straight, RTD FasTracks Eagle P3 project director. “It is imperative that the public remember to follow all safety signs and warning devices at the crossings and never to trespass on any train track. It’s not only illegal, but extremely dangerous to the public and to our staff.”

The East Rail line is a 22.8-mile commuter rail transit corridor that will operate between Denver Union Station and Denver International Airport. The rail line will connect these two important areas while serving adjacent employment centers, neighborhoods and development areas in Denver and Aurora.

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