W Line (RTD)

W Line
W Line bridge over 6th Avenue near the Federal Center
Overview
Other nameWest Line
OwnerRegional Transportation District
LocaleDenver Metropolitan Area
Termini
Stations15
WebsiteOfficial website
Service
TypeLight rail
SystemRTD Rail
OperatorRegional Transportation District
Daily ridership8,696 (2023)
Ridership3,174,000 (FY2023, annual)
History
OpenedApril 26, 2013 (2013-04-26)
Technical
Line length12.1 mi (19.47 km)
Number of tracks1–2
Track gauge4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
ElectrificationOverhead line, 750 V DC
Route map

W Line highlighted in blue
Jefferson County
Government Center–Golden
US 6.svg US 6 (
6th Avenue/
Indiana Street Bridge
)
Red Rocks College
Up arrowsingle track
Down arrowdouble track
Federal Center
US 6.svg US 6 / 6th Avenue
Oak
Garrison
Lakewood–Wadsworth
Lamar
Sheridan
Perry
Knox
Decatur–Federal
BNSF/UP mainline
Auraria West
Empower Field at Mile High
Ball Arena–Elitch Gardens
Union Station
Amtrak

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.