Passengers flocked to the reinvigorated Winter Park ski train this season after the state lowered fares and boosted service.
The storied train that delivers skiers from Denver to Winter Park is growing in popularity.
Increased frequency and capacity and lower prices have led to a significant boost in ridership for Amtrak’s Winter Park ...
Brad Swartzwelter during his working days as conductor of the Winter Park Express Ski Train (courtesy photo). The longtime Amtrak train conductor credited with crafting a business plan that helped ...
A retired Amtrak conductor who is also credited with making a business plan that revived the Winter Park Ski Train now has a plan to reduce traffic on Interstate 70.
State officials say their investment and boosted service has been “a real success” and they hope to build on it.
The Winter Park Express will conclude its seasonal service later this month. The passenger line first connected Denver and the ski resort in 1940. Back then, it was known as the “ski train.” ...