W Line (RTD)
| W Line | |||
|---|---|---|---|
W Line bridge over 6th Avenue near the Federal Center | |||
| Overview | |||
| Owner | Regional Transportation District | ||
| Locale | Denver Metropolitan Area | ||
| Termini | |||
| Stations | 15 | ||
| Website | Official website | ||
| Service | |||
| Type | Light rail | ||
| System | RTD Rail | ||
| Operator(s) | Regional Transportation District | ||
| Ridership | 3,174,000 (FY2023, annual) | ||
| History | |||
| Opened | April 26, 2013 | ||
| Technical | |||
| Line length | 12.1 mi (19.47 km) | ||
| Number of tracks | 1–2 | ||
| Track gauge | 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge | ||
| Electrification | Overhead line, 750 V DC | ||
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The W Line, also called the West Rail Line, is a light rail line in Denver, Lakewood, and Golden, Colorado, United States. The W Line was the first part of FasTracks to break ground, on May 16, 2007. The line, the only line to traverse the West Corridor, opened for service on Friday, April 26, 2013.