Light Rail Maintenance and Repairs
UPDATE: June 28, 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 – PARTIALLY COMPLETED
On Sunday, June 23, maintenance and track repair work commenced between Orchard and Arapahoe at Village Center stations. Approximately two miles of speed restrictions along the southbound track have been lifted in this segment.
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
On June 27, scheduled light rail track inspections began along the Parker Road/I-225 Corridor, which is served by the H and R lines. The preventative maintenance inspections commenced at Peoria Station, and staff was able to complete an assessment of approximately half of the corridor at the time of this update. Based on the inspection findings, no new speed restrictions were issued along the Parker Road/I-225 Corridor. More information about RTD’s inspection timelines is available online.
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 | Speed Restrictions Lifted | Speed Restrictions Lifted |
| Orchard to Arapahoe at Village Center | June 23 – July 5 | June 23 – July 5 |
| Arapahoe at Village Center to Dry Creek | July 7 – July 19 | July 7 – July 19 |
| 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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