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.
1 hour ago : Denver and Dulles Airports brace for busy Thanksgiving travel season, United prepares.
Denver International Airport (DIA) and Washington Dulles are preparing for increased Thanksgiving travel. United Airlines is taking measures to manage crowds. Passengers are advised to navigate potential delays during the holiday season.
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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