RTD connects final rails for East Rail Line

Written by Jenifer Nunez, assistant editor
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The East Rail Line in Denver, Colo., reached a milestone November 24 when the "Golden Spike" was put into place joining the final rails of the 22.8-mile passenger rail line between Union Station and Denver International Airport.

 

The East Rail Line travels through employment areas and neighborhoods along the Interstate 70 East Corridor, including River North, Cole, Elyria-Swansea, Clayton, North Park Hill, Stapleton, Morris Heights, Gateway, Montbello and Green Valley Ranch. The line has five intermediate stations, located at 38th and Blake streets, 40th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard, Central Park Boulevard, Peoria Street, and Airport Boulevard and 40th Avenue.

Construction on the project began in 2011 and is scheduled to begin service in 2016.

 

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