History of Denver Airport station in Timeline
Denver Airport Station is a commuter rail station on the A Line, providing service to Denver International Airport. It connects the airport to Union Station in Downtown Denver, with a travel time of approximately 37 minutes. Trains operate frequently, with departures about every 15 minutes, facilitating convenient transportation between the airport and the city center.
2 days ago : Colorado Measles Outbreak Linked to Denver Airport: Public Health Alert Issued
A measles outbreak in Colorado, linked to Denver Airport, has prompted a public health alert. Cases have been confirmed in Colorado Springs and El Paso County, with the total number of infections reaching 10. Residents are urged to watch for symptoms.
1989: Original Master Plan
In 1989, the original master plan for Denver International Airport called for a transit line to be built to the airport.
1997: RTD Studies Train Construction
In 1997, RTD first studied how to build a train to Denver International Airport.
November 2004: FasTracks Transit Expansion Package Approved
In November 2004, the FasTracks transit expansion package was approved, providing RTD with the funding to construct the 23.5-mile (37.8 km) line to Denver International Airport.
November 25, 2015: Westin Hotel Opened
On November 25, 2015, the 519-room Westin hotel opened above and straddling the station. The project also included an 82,000 square-foot, open-air plaza and achieved a LEED Platinum rating.
April 22, 2016: Station Opened
On April 22, 2016, the Denver Airport station opened along with the rest of the A Line.
February 2022: Future Expansion
As of February 2022, the two tracks and island platform at Denver Airport station are not aligned in the middle of the right-of-way to accommodate future expansion, however, there has been no word of any such proposal.
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