RTD lifts slow zones for metro Denver light rail

Metro Denver commuters can look forward to faster trips on the Regional Transportation District s light rail after the agency lifted the last of speed restrictions that have slowed trains for almost a year RTD lifted the final slow zone on a -foot southbound segment near the Southmoor Station on Tuesday morning authorities reported in a news release Transportation functionaries revealed minor issues and track imperfections in May and added mph speed restrictions to sections of the D E H and R lines in June and July until workers could finish repairs Related Articles Colorado weather RTD issues snarl Memorial Day voyage at DIA More than flights delayed dozens canceled at Denver International Airport Driver crashes into RTD train in Denver s Five Points neighborhood th Street Mall rebrands as its -year makeover approaches finish Colfax Marathon is this weekend here s how to avoid road closures Over the next months nearly employees removed and replaced more than two miles of track and finished grinding miles of rail to remove surface defects that could cause cracks according to RTD The delays caused frustration among customers and drops in ridership with particular people reporting more than double the amount of time to take their regular track to work Temporary speed restrictions will return as needed after rail inspections because of RTD s aging rail infrastructure the agency explained Get more Colorado news by signing up for our Mile High Roundup email newsletter