Colorado Voters Choose 'CoCo' as Name for Front Range Passenger Rail

The new train route connecting Pueblo to Fort Collins will be called the 'Colorado Connector'.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 5:39pm

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A highly stylized, geometric illustration depicting the sweeping scale and futuristic design of the new Front Range Passenger Rail system, with sleek, streamlined forms of trains, tracks, and stations rendered in a metallic silver, sky blue, and charcoal grey color palette.The new 'CoCo' Front Range Passenger Rail will connect communities across Colorado's bustling Front Range region with a bold, modern vision for the future of transportation.Denver Today

After over 25,000 Coloradans voted, the new Front Range Passenger Rail line connecting Pueblo to Fort Collins will be named the 'CoCo,' short for 'Colorado Connector.' The rail service is expected to begin in 2029 with funding help from the Regional Transportation District.

Why it matters

The Front Range Passenger Rail is a major infrastructure project that will improve transportation connectivity along Colorado's densely populated Front Range region. Allowing the public to vote on the name engages residents and builds excitement for the new service.

The details

Voters were asked to choose from several options, including 'Front Range Flyer,' 'Rocky Mountain Rail,' and 'Centennial Connector.' The 'CoCo' name was selected as it captures the rail's statewide significance in connecting communities along the Front Range.

  • The Front Range Passenger Rail is expected to begin service in 2029.
  • Coloradans voted on the name in early 2026.

The players

Jared Polis

The Governor of Colorado who announced the winning name at a news conference.

Front Range Passenger Rail District

The organization overseeing the development of the new rail line.

Regional Transportation District

The agency providing funding support for the Front Range Passenger Rail project.

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What’s next

Colorado voters may be asked to approve various funding measures for the Front Range Passenger Rail project in November 2026.

The takeaway

By allowing the public to vote on the name, Colorado has engaged residents and built excitement for the new Front Range Passenger Rail service, which will improve transportation connectivity across the state's densely populated Front Range region.