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Cumbres and Toltec commissioners ask JBC to continue $1.3 million funding for operations and capital safety needs
Summary
The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad commissioners and local officials told the JBC the line generates roughly $18–19 million in regional economic impact, supports full‑time jobs in Antonito, and needs continued state capital and operational assistance to meet Federal Railroad Administration safety requirements and rising insurance costs.
Commissioners for the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad asked the Joint Budget Committee to continue a $1.3 million appropriation that covers commission insurance, audit and capital needs and a capital investment line for rolling stock and track work required by the Federal Railroad Administration.
Scott Gibbs, Colorado commissioner for the bi‑state commission, said the appropriation supports insurance (which has risen sharply), audits and capital grants that pay down costs for locomotive, track…
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