DENVER — With approval on two fronts from the Federal Railroad Administration, Denver’s Regional Transportation District has reached “a major milestone” toward opening its long-delayed G Line commuter rail service.
The RTD announced Tuesday that the FRA approved revenue service demonstration, necessary to certify the line’s positive train control, and added the G Line to an existing waiver covering crossing gates for the A and B lines.
The 11.4-mile, eight-station G Line runs from Denver Union Station to the northwest suburb of Wheat Ridge. It was originally slated to open in the fall of 2016.
Crossing attendants will be required as the contract operator for all the commuter lines, Denver Transit Partners, continues to work on issues regarding timing for the crossing gates. The FRA will require additional reviews to allow removal of the crossing attendants and establishment of quiet zones along the route before public service begins.
The full RTD announcement, with more details on the establishment of quiet zones, is available here.
