Proposed Front Range rail line gets new identity as Colorado Connector

The proposed Front Range passenger rail service, now named Colorado Connector (CoCo), aims to connect 12 communities from Pueblo to Fort Collins using existing freight lines. The first phase, expected to start in 2029, will link Denver to Fort Collins with three daily lines, while full service across the Front Range is planned by 2032 if voters approve a sales tax increase. Amtrak will operate initial service, and funding will combine federal grants, state funds, local revenue, and potential voter-approved taxes.