Colorado Connector 'CoCo' Chosen as Name for New Passenger Train Service

The Front Range Passenger Rail District announced the winning name after a public vote.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 1:19am

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A highly stylized, geometric illustration in the Art Deco style, featuring sweeping, smooth gradients and towering, streamlined forms that evoke the grand scale and romance of travel, without any literal depictions of people, places, or text.The new 'CoCo' passenger rail service aims to connect communities across Colorado's Front Range, providing an alternative transportation option and expanding mobility in the region.Pueblo Today

After a public vote with nearly 26,000 ballots cast, the Front Range Passenger Rail District has announced that 'Colorado Connector' or 'CoCo' will be the name of the new passenger rail service connecting communities along the Front Range in Colorado starting in 2029.

Why it matters

The new passenger rail service aims to improve mobility and connectivity between major cities and towns along the Front Range, providing an alternative transportation option to driving. The name 'CoCo' was chosen to reflect the train's purpose of linking communities across the region.

The details

The Front Range Passenger Rail District and Colorado Governor Jared Polis revealed the winning name after a public contest that considered four finalists: Colorado Connector ('CoCo'), Colorado Ranger, Front Range Express Destinations ('FRED'), and RangeLink. The new rail service will connect Trinidad, Pueblo, Colorado Springs, Douglas County, Littleton, Denver, Boulder, Westminster, Louisville, Broomfield, Longmont, Loveland, and Fort Collins.

  • The public naming contest received almost 26,000 votes from Coloradans.
  • The Front Range Passenger Rail service is scheduled to begin operations in 2029.

The players

Front Range Passenger Rail District

The organization responsible for planning and building the new passenger rail service connecting communities along Colorado's Front Range.

Jared Polis

The Governor of Colorado, who announced the winning name for the new passenger rail service.

Sal Pace

The general manager of the Front Range Passenger Rail District, who stated that the name 'CoCo' reflects the train's purpose of linking communities across the region.

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What they’re saying

“This name reflects both the communities this train will connect and the promise of the service we're building for them.”

— Sal Pace, General Manager, Front Range Passenger Rail District

What’s next

The Front Range Passenger Rail District will continue planning and construction of the new rail service, with the goal of beginning operations in 2029.

The takeaway

The selection of the name 'CoCo' for the new Front Range passenger rail service demonstrates the public's enthusiasm for improved transportation connectivity across Colorado's major cities and towns. This project represents an important investment in the state's infrastructure and mobility future.