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: November 22, 2024

On November 20, RTD has lifted all southbound speed restrictions between University of Denver and Colorado stations. E and H line trains have once again resumed normal speeds along this outbound section of the Southeast Corridor. The 10 mile-per-hour speed restrictions were first implemented in early June and remained in place until necessary maintenance work could be completed by staff.

Over the last week, RTD's Maintenance of Way (MOW) staff installed more than 100 feet of rail along the E, H, and R lines. Staff also worked defects through ballast distribution and tamping. Due to this work, the speed restriction between Nine Mile and Dayton stations was shortened. In the coming week, staff will continue to specifically focus on the Southwest Corridor (D Line) and Parker Road Corridor (R Line).

It is also important to note that, while the map below shows speed restrictions going the full length between light rail stations, the actual length of slow zones do not run the entirety of the sections outlined in the illustration.

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
Stations	Outbound Track	Inbound Track
Colorado to Yale	Work Underway	All Speed Restrictions Lifted
Yale to Southmoor	Work Underway	All Speed Restrictions Lifted
Belleview to Orchard	All Speed Restrictions Lifted	All Speed Restrictions Lifted
Orchard to Arapahoe at Village Center	All Speed Restrictions Lifted	All Speed Restrictions Lifted
Arapahoe at Village Center to Dry Creek	All Speed Restrictions Lifted	All Speed Restrictions Lifted
Dry Creek to County Line	All Speed Restrictions Lifted	All Speed Restrictions Lifted
County Line to Lincoln	All Speed Restrictions Lifted	All Speed Restrictions Lifted
Dayton to Nine Mile	Work Underway	Work Underway
Englewood to Oxford•City of Sheridan	All Speed Restrictions Lifted	All Speed Restrictions Lifted
Oxford•City of Sheridan to Littleton•Downtown	Work Underway	Work Underway
University of Denver to Colorado	Work Underway	Work Underway
Evans to Englewood	Work Underway	Work 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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