Down the Line

The tracks of the Union Pacific railroad run alongside South Boulder Creek near Pinecliffe

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Headwaters: At the Colorado River’s source, oil trains would pose risks to both sides of the Divide

Chase Woodruff | Colorado Newsline

Fears of a ‘catastrophic derailment’ of Uinta Basin Railway tankers might be highest in Grand County

A small ribbon of interstate can be seen in a deep canyon gorge. The Colorado river flows next to the road. On either side are tall gray cliffs, with some trees visible.

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The Canyons: Oil and water could mix in Colorado River country known for its beauty, fragility

Chase Woodruff | Colorado Newsline

Accident risks for proposed oil trains could be highest in a rugged region that has seen numerous derailments.

Gas wells operate near Interstate 70 in Garfield County near Parachute CO, Friday, June 9, 2023.

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Boomtowns: Once connected by railroads, Colorado River Valley towns now feel threatened by them

Chase Woodruff | Colorado Newsline

Local officials spar over Uinta Basin oil trains in the heart of Rep. Lauren Boebert’s district. This is Part 2 in the series Down the Line, a series provided by Colorado Newsline.

An overhead shot of the town of Palisade, Colorado. The Colorado River can be seen snaking through the town in an S curve, starting from the top left to the bottom right. A rail line can be seen on the western edge of town, going down in a straight line, with most of the town buildings to its right.

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The Valley: In Grand Junction, oil train route would retrace Colorado railroad history

Chase Woodruff | Colorado Newsline

The Uinta Basin Railway could send 10 trains per day through remote Ruby Canyon, and Palisade orchard country.