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Record crowds ride train for Labor Day Weekend More than 26,000 ride the New Mexico Rail Runner Express over the holiday weekend!
( “We knew we’d see a lot of people use the train this past holiday weekend, but we had no idea it would be that many!” said Lawrence Rael, Executive Director of the Mid-Region Council of Governments. “We had more than 26-thousand people ride the train this past Labor Day weekend – which is phenomenal!” In addition to this past Labor Day Weekend, the New Mexico Rail Runner Express will also be available to help people get to the New Mexico State Fair. The train and the fair are partnering to offer a “Buddy Plan”, that allows two-for-one admission to the fair when two people ride the train. “We are very proud to see New Mexicans embrace this great transportation service, says NM Department of Transportation Secretary Gary L.J. Girón. “Not only is the New Mexico Rail Runner Express an economically efficient way to avoid driving and parking costs when visiting events, but it is also provides a safe alternative to driving on congested roadways”. The Town of Bernalillo, which hosts the NM Wine Festival, purchased two extra trains to accommodate those wanting to use the service to get to the popular event this past weekend. And the New Mexico Rail Runner Express extended the hours of its late trains during the eventful weekend so that passengers could still catch a late train home at the end of the evening. This Thursday September 10th, the last train leaving Santa Fe will once again be moved from 9:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. so that those using the train to get to the traditional Zozobra event in Santa Fe will still be able to catch a ride home on the New Mexico Rail Runner Express. Contact:
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