Introductory Run for NM Rail Runner Express
to Lobo Football Game working so well that it continues for
this Saturday’s game!
New Platform at Commercial and Avenida Cesar Chavez perfect for
boarding and deboarding
(Albuquerque,
NM –
September 15, 2009) –
The first run of the New Mexico Rail Runner Express to its new
Lobo Special Events Platform last Saturday was a big success –
in fact, it went so smoothly that Lobo football fans will get
another chance to do it again for this Saturday’s home
game with Air Force.
“We’re very excited about
how well this past Saturday’s introductory run worked out for those
who decided to avoid the hassle of parking and use the train and
shuttle to get to the game”, says Lawrence Rael, Executive Director
for the Mid-Region Council of Governments. “This was a great
opportunity to see how this set-up will work for future events at
the University, as well as events at Albuquerque Isotopes Stadium.”
While
the new platform is not a regular stop on the Rail Runner route, it
will be available to provide a valuable transportation alternative
for those wanting to attend events in the university corridor, and
avoid the hassle of finding parking.
The Lobo Special Events Platform is located on Commercial Avenue almost directly beneath
Avenida Cesar Chavez. . Fares for the Lobo train and bus service
will be the normal discounted zone fare for Saturday plus a $2
charge to ride the shuttle from the Lobo Special Events Platform to
the game. One ticket to ride both the train and the shuttle can be
purchased at the platform or on the train.
Every home Lobo football game has a different
start time, so those wanting to ride the train and catch the shuttle
to the game should log onto
www.nmrailrunner.com for the latest scheduling information.
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