Photo of the D line on the track in downtown Denver and a cyclist riding their bike next to the train.

Light Rail Maintenance and Repairs

UPDATE: October 28, 2024

RTD has lifted all speed restrictions between Englewood and Oxford•City of Sheridan stations. D Line trains are operating under normal speeds along this section of the Southwest Corridor.

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.

Timeline
StationsOutbound TrackInbound Track
Colorado to YaleWork UnderwayAll Speed Restrictions Lifted
Yale to SouthmoorWork UnderwayAll Speed Restrictions Lifted
Belleview to OrchardAll Speed Restrictions LiftedAll Speed Restrictions Lifted
Orchard to Arapahoe at Village CenterAll Speed Restrictions LiftedAll Speed Restrictions Lifted
Arapahoe at Village Center to Dry CreekAll Speed Restrictions LiftedAll Speed Restrictions Lifted
Dry Creek to County LineAll Speed Restrictions LiftedAll Speed Restrictions Lifted
County Line to LincolnAll Speed Restrictions LiftedAll Speed Restrictions Lifted
Dayton to Nine MileWork UnderwayWork Underway
Englewood to Oxford•City of SheridanWork UnderwayWork Underway
Oxford•City of Sheridan to Littleton•DowntownWork UnderwayWork Underway
University of Denver to ColoradoWork UnderwayWork Underway
Evans to EnglewoodWork UnderwayWork Underway

Speed Restrictions

Light rail speed restrictions are in place for D, 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.

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Light 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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