The $684.4 million, 41-mile line would use BNSF's existing single track and add a second track between Denver and Boulder. The second track would permit RTD to continue commuter service throughout the day while BNSF serves its freight customers.The issue, of course, is capacity. Can RTD pay an estimate $45 Million for a second set of tracks to keep trains moving between Boulder and Longmont or are they going to need to
But the existing single track between Boulder and Longmont would be closed to passenger service for four hours during the day for freight trains and maintenance.
Saturday, March 8, 2008
RTDs Northwest Rail Corridor Hits Hurdle With BNSF
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