Frequently Asked Questions

How is this project different from what state and local government are trying to accomplish with rail?

Costly, complicated, and unworkable plans and proposals for passenger rail service in this corridor have stalled progress and left Front Range communities without much-needed passenger rail connectivity in the 21st century.

We want to use this opportunity to offer an affordable alternative service plan and deliver a service that is right-sized to the corridor and aligns with existing freight rail operations.

So, how much will it cost?

The total cost to implement our vision for the Denver to Cheyenne corridor is expected to be approximately $149-175 million. An initial limited pilot service would likely cost less than $100 million.

Fortunately, the total project funding won’t come from one source. A combination of crowdfunding, focused infrastructure investments by state and local agencies, federal grants, and other capital or financing sources will be needed to make this project a reality.

What about service to Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and Trinidad (and beyond)?

We selected the Denver to Cheyenne corridor as our first challenge because it has a lower cost of entry for developing passenger service compared to other potential passenger corridors.

South of Denver, there is significantly more operational complexity due to the greater volume of freight trains operating in that corridor daily — which would require a larger investment in rail network capacity to accommodate any future passenger rail service.

One of our future goals is to develop a night train service that operates between Denver and Albuquerque via Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and Trinidad.