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Front Range Rail Plan Takes Shape | Colorado Springs News
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- Sep 12, 2026
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Front Range Rail District’s new Colorado Connector plan aims to revolutionize commuter travel by linking Denver, Boulder, Fort Collins, Colorado Springs, and Pueblo with a smarter, phased rail system that learns from FasTracks’ mistakes. Designed to cut highway congestion and boost tourism, the project promises efficiency by reusing existing infrastructure—starting with a $332 million Phase 1 (Denver to Boulder/Fort Collins) already funded locally, without federal help. Phase 2, costing $1.7 billion, will require voter-approved sales tax hikes. With potential completion in as little as five years for Phase 1, this could be the region’s most impactful transit upgrade yet—unless budget realities or political will derail it. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/06a387a908a52ea5