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The Front Range Passenger Rail District’s Colorado Connector draft plan proposes adding a second Colorado Springs station, relocating the downtown platform, and a phased rollout for a 12-city rail line from Fort Collins to Pueblo, with Colorado Springs’ local funding rising from about $3.5 million to $6.6 million annually; service would start in the north in 2029 and extend to Colorado Springs and Pueblo by 2032.
An Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-9 Max made an emergency landing in Portland after a window blew out mid-flight, causing cabin depressurization and the loss of passengers' belongings. The incident occurred shortly after takeoff, with 171 passengers and 6 crew members on board. A child sitting near the damaged area lost his shirt and suffered skin reddening due to the wind. The airline has temporarily grounded its fleet of 65 Boeing 737-9 aircraft for inspections. Alaska Airlines and aviation authorities are investigating the incident.