RTD lifts additional speed restrictions along the E and R lines
RTD has removed all northbound speed restrictions between County Line and Lincoln stations along the Southeast Light Rail Corridor and reduced southbound speed restrictions near Lincoln Station for E and R line trains.
The agency’s overnight preventative maintenance and track repairs continue to make progress on the speed restrictions. To date, a majority of the initial 10 mile-per-hour speed restrictions issued by RTD in early June have now been removed. The remaining restrictions will continue to be lifted as track repair work is completed. The slow zones are currently causing moderate end-to-end trip delays for customers, and the impact to specific trips is dependent on the length of the slow zone traveled.
The agency’s speed restrictions webpage is regularly updated with weekly preventative maintenance updates and schedules. All information is available at www.rtd-denver.com/light-rail-speed-restrictions.
In May 2024, RTD began a more robust inspection process of its light rail system to identify preventive maintenance issues. As areas along the rail alignment were identified for maintenance, and depending on the issue, RTD has implemented speed restrictions until crews are able to complete necessary repair work. More information about RTD’s enhanced light rail inspection process is available at www.rtd-denver.com/light-rail-inspections.
RTD appreciates customers’ patience during the temporary impact to light rail services. Customers are encouraged to plan ahead and allow for extra time to reach their destinations. To assist customers impacted by the speed restrictions, RTD provides the following resources:
Service Alerts – text, email, and online notices that provide real-time information on delays, detours, disruptions, cancellations, and the resumption of service
Customer Care – customers are encouraged to call Customer Care at 303.299.6000 for help planning trips, making connections, or navigating service disruptions
Next Ride App– customers can use RTD’s Next Ride app to plan trips and learn about disruptions
Social Media –RTD’s digital team is available via social media to provide customized help and assistance
RTD is committed to maintaining and providing operationally safe and reliable transit services for all customers and employees. The agency always adheres to the highest level of safety standards, even when it may result in an impact to scheduled services and on-time performance. Agency decisions are based on applying the highest level of standards to prioritize safe operations. The light rail system remains safe for RTD to continue running trains.