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City Council Approves New Passenger Trains For DIA

DENVER (CBS4)- Passengers will soon be riding on new trains under Denver International Airport thanks to a resolution passed by the Denver City Council.

City council members voted on the resolution during the regular city council meeting on Monday night.

The resolution is part of a larger group of improvements at DIA. The approval gives the go ahead for the airport to enter into an agreement with Bombardier Transportation for nearly $79 million. The agreement will replace the aging 26 passenger trains and additional vehicles to allow for more passengers on the train system over the next five years.

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