Colorado's Winter Park Ski Train Could Expand To 7 Days A Week

"The Amtrak Winter Park Express ski train, which runs from Denver to Winter Park Resort and neighboring Fraser, kicked off its 2025/2026 ski season on December 19th, providing a traffic-free way to access the mountains without getting on Interstate 70. While train currently only operates on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays (aside from major holidays), there's a chance the train could run 7 days a week in future years."

"According to Denver 7, last season saw train ridership more than double, encouraging leaders like Colorado Governor Jared Polis to push for further expansion on the train's service. Part of that includes potentially introducing a later start, like 8:30am, or an increase in capacity. In the future, that could even include running 7 days a week. "We're participating and supporting it.""

The Amtrak Winter Park Express began the 2025/2026 ski season on December 19, offering a traffic-free alternative to Interstate 70 for travel between Denver and Winter Park Resort and Fraser. Current service runs Thursdays through Sundays and on major holidays. Last season's ridership more than doubled, prompting interest in expanding service, increasing capacity, and possibly adding a later departure such as 8:30am. Future plans include the possibility of running seven days a week. Current schedule departs Denver at 7:00am and returns from Winter Park at 4:35pm, with tickets available at Amtrak.com/WinterParkExpress and the Amtrak app, sometimes as low as $9.

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