Auraria West station
| Company type | Light rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | April 5, 2002 |
| Headquarters | Denver , United States |
Area served | Denver, Colorado |
| Owner | Regional Transportation District |
Auraria West station is a RTD light rail stop located in Denver, Colorado. It accommodates the E and W Lines and began operation on April 5, 2002, under the management of the Regional Transportation District. The station mainly supports the nearby Auraria educational campus, which comprises Metropolitan State University of Denver, the Community College of Denver, and the University of Colorado Denver.
Station relocation
The initial Auraria West Campus station ceased operations on July 23, 2011. Subsequently, a new Auraria West station commenced service on October 31, 2011, situated near Fifth and Walnut along a north–south orientation adjacent to the Consolidated Main Line tracks. This relocated facility functions as the branching point for the FasTracks W Line heading towards Lakewood and Golden.