Light Rail Maintenance and Repairs
UPDATE: July 3, 2024
Belleview to Orchard – COMPLETED
All rail repairs to this section of track have been completed, and the temporary speed restrictions have been lifted.
Orchard to Arapahoe at Village Center – NORTHBOUND COMPLETED
All northbound speed restrictions have been lifted. Approximately two miles of southbound speed restrictions have been lifted.
Arapahoe at Village Center to Dry Creek – NORTHBOUND COMPLETED
All northbound speed restrictions have been lifted.
Yale to Southmoor – UNDERWAY
Isolated track sections between Yale and Southmoor stations have been identified for replacement. Crews are conducting preventative maintenance activities in this section during overnight maintenance windows.
Preventative Maintenance Inspections
Scheduled light rail track inspections along the Parker Road/I-225 Corridor, which is served by the R and H lines, began on June 27. The quarterly preventative maintenance inspections commenced at Peoria Station, and staff has completed inspections on more than half of the corridor. Based on the findings to date, no new speed restrictions have issued along the Parker Road/I-225 Corridor. More information about RTD’s inspection timelines is available online.
PUC Weekly Update
The Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has amended its request for 48-hour status updates. Moving forward, RTD will now provide weekly updates to the PUC. The most recent agency update was sent to the PUC on July 3 and was posted on the speed restrictions webpage.
Maintenance and Repairs
Preventative maintenance and isolated track repairs are currently underway along the Southeast Corridor. As repairs are made, speed restrictions will continue to be lifted. The resumption of normal train speeds is dependent on how quickly repairs are made to the isolated sections of track.
Maintenance schedules are subject to change, and timelines will be updated to reflect any necessary schedule adjustments.
| Stations | Outbound Track | Inbound Track |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado to Yale | Scheduling in Progress | Scheduling in Progress |
| Yale to Southmoor | June 16 – TBD | June 16 – TBD |
| Belleview to Orchard | All Speed Restrictions Lifted | All Speed Restrictions Lifted |
| Orchard to Arapahoe at Village Center | June 23 – July 5 | Northbound Speed Restrictions Lifted |
| Arapahoe at Village Center to Dry Creek | July 7 – July 19 | Northbound Speed Restrictions Lifted |
| Dry Creek to County Line | July 23 – August 2 | July 23 – August 2 |
Speed Restrictions
Light rail speed restrictions are in place for E, H, and R line trains traveling along the Southeast Corridor. The 10 mile-per-hour speed restrictions were implemented on June 4 and will be in place until crews complete the necessary preventative maintenance. As repairs are made to isolated sections of track, speed restrictions will continue to be lifted.
Learn MoreLight Rail Inspections
RTD conducts regular inspections of its entire light rail system. The intent of inspections is to identify preventive maintenance that may need to be addressed in the near-term or future. This proactive approach allows the agency to ensure all rail assets are in a state of good repair.
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