New EMUs on their way to Denver; new lines to open on time in 2016

[beautifulplanet]

While some might think the Regional Transportation District (RTD) could have chosen different rolling stock featuring a more attractive design, even those might join in when it comes to the excitement of electric traction commuter rail finally coming to Colorado:

RTD Electric Commuter Rail Cars Begin Journey To Denver

November 13, 2014

By CBS Denver

http://denver.cbslocal.com/2014/11/13/rtd-electric-commuter-rail-cars-begin-journey-to-denver/

Not only the trainsets are arriving, also construction of the rail infrastructure is going according to plan, among them a new 22.8 mile line offering a 35 minute ride to the airport starting in 2016:

RTD sets year-end goals for trio of Eagle P3 Project rail lines

November 13, 2014

By Railway Track & Structures

http://www.rtands.com/index.php/passenger/rapid-transit-light-rail/rtd-sets-year-end-goals-for-trio-of-eagle-p3-project-rail-lines.html?channel=281

While some might think that it could be likely that the new trains will not win design prices, still the new airport train station complex will feature some interesting design incorporating several art projects:

Major art projects taking shape at DIA hotel-station site (Slideshow) (Video)

November 6, 2014

By Caitlin Hendee

http://www.bizjournals.com/denver/news/2014/11/06/dias-4-5-million-art-projects-taking-shape-at.html?page=all

 

[PRR 60]

The new cars have arrived in Denver. They will be open for public inspection at Union Station 12/3 through 12/6, 11am to 7pm.

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[Acela150]

As far as I'm concerned.. Those are slightly modified SL V's.. I think those things suck..