W Line (RTD)
| W Line | |||
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W Line bridge over 6th Avenue near the Federal Center | |||
| Overview | |||
| Other name | West Line | ||
| Owner | Regional Transportation District | ||
| Locale | Denver Metropolitan Area | ||
| Termini |
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| Stations | 15 | ||
| Website | Official website | ||
| Service | |||
| Type | Light rail | ||
| System | RTD Rail | ||
| Operator | Regional Transportation District | ||
| Daily ridership | 8,696 (2023) | ||
| 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 is a Regional Transportation District (RTD) light rail line that serves stations in Denver, Lakewood, and Golden, Colorado. The line began service on April 26, 2013, with the completion of the West Line of the FasTracks project. The W Line was the first part of FasTracks to break ground and begin operations. It is colored teal on system maps.