Colorado Launches "Name the Train" Campaign for Front Range Passenger Rail

Residents can vote on options for the new rail line connecting Pueblo to Fort Collins

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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The Colorado Front Range Passenger Rail District is asking the public to help choose a name for the future train that will provide passenger service along the state's Front Range, from Pueblo to Fort Collins. The district is also working on a potential ballot measure for November that would seek voter approval for funding phases of the new rail service.

Why it matters

The Front Range Passenger Rail project is a major transportation initiative that aims to connect several cities along Colorado's densely populated Front Range corridor. Engaging the public in the naming process helps build community investment and excitement around the new rail service.

The details

The Colorado Front Range Passenger Rail District is launching a "Name the Train" campaign, giving residents the opportunity to vote on potential names for the new passenger rail line. The train is expected to begin service in 2029, with initial routes running from Denver to Fort Collins. The district is using the success of the existing ski train as a model, noting that it has maintained 80% capacity even as service has doubled.

  • The "Name the Train" campaign is launching in March 2026.
  • The Front Range Passenger Rail service is expected to begin in 2029.
  • The district is working on a potential ballot measure for November 2026 to seek voter approval for funding the rail project.

The players

Colorado Front Range Passenger Rail District

The organization overseeing the development and implementation of the Front Range Passenger Rail project.

Sal Pace

General manager of the Colorado Front Range Passenger Rail District.

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What they’re saying

“Really, the ski train has been a model that all the services have looked at. As we have increased service opportunities with the ski train, we have remained at 80% capacity even as we've doubled the number of trains. It goes to show that there's really a demand for service.”

— Sal Pace, General Manager, Colorado Front Range Passenger Rail District (cbsnews.com)

What’s next

The Colorado Front Range Passenger Rail District is working on a possible ballot measure for this November that would request approval from voters to help fund phases of the rail service.

The takeaway

The public naming campaign for Colorado's new Front Range Passenger Rail line demonstrates the state's commitment to engaging the community and building excitement around this major transportation project, which aims to connect several cities along the densely populated Front Range corridor.