Denver N line opens monday Sept 21

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“RTD's light-rail trains weren't built to accommodate big pieces of luggage, and passengers have to step up and down to get on and off the train — not a happy prospect when lugging heavy bags and juggling young children.”

 

Overall this is a good deal.  I will definitely use the train the next time I travel by air to Denver.

 

I have taken the DART light rail train from DFW to downtown Dallas and back on several occasions. It too lacks a dedicated space for luggage, which means you have to hold it on you lap or place it on the floor.  Doing so impedes the aisle or an another seat.

 

It escapes me how a transit agency can open a rail line to an airport but not include luggage racks on its trains.  The train from the airport in Brisbane, Australia, to center city has spaces for luggage.  As do the shuttle vehicles at most of the airports in Texas!

[blue streak 1]

Possibly a game changer as the 37 minute ride from downtown ( Union station ) to Denver international airport opens on schedule.  Fare $9.00 with usual discounts of up to 50%,  Friday April 22nd will be a free day so crowds will be heavy and suspect that there is not enough equipment to handle these crowds with normal service Monday with 15 minute headways.  Hope someone can give a report. 

Then of course there will be soonor or later service failure. This Denver Post video may be light on substance but gives info on how to navigate at airport.  Daughter who has to fly a couple times a month says it will reduce travel time and mainly be more reliable as I-70 can plug up especially in bad weather.  No more driving.

http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_29776576/denvers-new-tune-dia-take-train?source=pkg