The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Agrees to a $20 Million Settlement

The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad has agreed to pay $20 million and modify its operations to settle a lawsuit filed by the federal government in connection with a 2018 wildfire, the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Denver said.

Under the settlement, the railroad will pay $20 million to compensate the United States for damages caused by the fire. The railroad will pay $15 million of that within 45 days, and the remaining $5 million, plus interest, over a 10-year period, according to the agreement.