America's highest railway reopens to the public
After three years of renovations, the Broadmoor Manitou & Pikes Peak Cog Railway reopens to the public once again. It [...]
After three years of renovation work, the Broadmoor Manitou & Pikes Peak Cog Railway reopens again to the public. It is about the America's highest rack-and-pinion railway, an important part of the heritage of the entire territory. Having this experience is essential to learning about Colorado's history.
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The scenic train will resume travel to and from Pikes Peak starting in May following An approximately $100 million renovation which includes new trains and tracks, new depot, and a new visitor center. Travelers will appreciate all the new features, starting with a new passenger platform and observation deck. Once on top of the mountain, they will enter the new Pikes Peak Visitor Center where everyone can walk along a new elevated trail, overlook and learn about the history and geology of the mountain.
"The Cog is an important part of the heritage of Colorado and the Western U.S." said the railroad's assistant general manager, Ted Johnston, in a statement shared with Travel + Leisure. "We are excited to reopen the railroad so that the public can experience and enjoy this scenic American adventure with such an important history. We have been working on this project for three years and are very excited to finally reopen." The Cog, the scenic train that climbs Pike Peak, hosted its first passengers in June 1891, reaching from its earliest years the height of 4,302 feet
The experience takes three hours considering round trip and train tickets cost $58 for adults and $48 for children under 12 if purchased online in advance. It is also possible to book a one-way train ride and bike up or down from the top of Pikes Peak. More information about one-way train experiences will be announced soon. The railroad will also celebrate its 130th anniversary on June 30.
How to reach the highest railroad in the United States
To discover the highest railway in America, it is necessary to travel to Colorado But there are no direct flights from Italy. There are two options provided in order to have a unique and unforgettable experience. One can land in Los Angeles or Denver, the latter, however, only with stopovers. In particular, the most useful option could be to depart from Fiumicino airport from Rome with Delta Airlines, Air France or Alitalia thanks to a direct flight to Los Angeles. From Malpensa airport, on the other hand, one can go for Air France c,which provides only one stopover, or Alitalia and KLM.
