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New Mexico Rail Runner Express Extends Service for Memorial Day Weekend Train Will Run on Sunday and Monday of Holiday Weekend (Albuquerque, NM - May 7, 2009) - To kick off the unofficial start of the summer season, the New Mexico Rail Runner Express will extend its operating hours to include Sunday and Monday service for the Memorial Day Holiday weekend. According to Lawrence Rael, Executive Director of the Mid-Region Council of Governments, the opening of the New Mexico History Museum in Santa Fe was a determining factor in extending the service throughout the weekend. “We have had a number of requests from people
wanting to use the train on Sundays,” said Rael.
“With the opening of the New Mexico History Museum and
several other events taking place throughout the corridor, this was
an ideal time to give it a try and see how well our extended service
is utilized.” NM Rail Runner Express to Travel to Las Cruces and EL Paso Rail Runner Heads South for Railroad Days
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Ride the Train with Orbit from the Isotopes This Wednesday and Next Popular Baseball Mascot Makes Two Appearances (Albuquerque, NM - May 1, 2009) - The New Mexico Rail Runner Express will be hosting Albuquerque Isotopes Baseball Mascot “Orbit” on the train the next two Wednesdays to greet passengers and hand out 2009 Season Isotopes baseball schedules. Rio Metro Assumes Role to Operate and Manage the New Mexico Rail Runner Express Regional Transportation Gross Receipts Tax Passed in November Goes into Effect July 1st
( Two NMRX Stations Start Using Extended Platforms Los Ranchos and US 550 Stations Offer Easier Boarding For Passengers
( New Mexico Rail Runner Express Ends Service Early on Saturday, April 18th For Track Construction & Improvements Some Trains Canceled for Saturday ONLY (South Capitol Rail Runner Station to Generate Its Own Electricity MRCOG Installing Photovoltaic System at South Capitol Station
( Look for a Rail Runner Survey in April Passengers Can Win an All-Zone Monthly Pass Valued at $110 (Albuquerque, NM - March 24, 2009) - The New Mexico Rail Runner Express will be conducting a short, on-line survey between April 1 and April 15. The responses will help us fine-tune our operations to serve our passengers better. People completing the survey will be entered into a drawing for valuable prizes including several all zone monthly passes, valued at $110. The survey will be posted on our web site beginning April 1. Two Stations Get Bigger Platforms Added Capacity at Los Ranchos and US 550 Stations Means Easier Boarding for Passengers
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Free Rides Come to an End for Santa Fe Residents WHAT:
Three-month free-ride period on the New Mexico Rail Runner
Express ends for residents of WHEN:
Tuesday, March 17th
WHERE:
For specific information on train tickets and how to calculate your
train fare, visit nmrailrunner.com Full Road Closure at Candelaria Road Crossing Rail Runner Road Crossing Undergoes Improvements
( New Mexico Rail Runner Express Adds Extra Saturday Train High demand results in more commuter rail service to Santa Fe on Saturdays
( Ride the NM Rail Runner Express and get free admission into several state museums and monuments Ride the train and get discounts at stores and restaurants
( Take a Picture with Santa on the New Mexico Rail Runner Express Santa Makes Stops in Albuquerque and Santa Fe for Pre-Christmas Photos
( NM Rail Runner Express Passengers Offered Free Admission to State Museums and Monuments SANTA FE – The
New Mexico Department of Transportation, the Department of
Cultural Affairs and the Mid-Region Council of Governments have
teamed up to offer Rail Runner passengers and commuters free
admission to select museums and monuments within the New Mexico
Rail Runner Express corridor between Belen and Santa Fe
beginning December 17.
NM Rail Runner Express Gets Ready to Roll into Santa Fe For Inaugural Run Monday
NM Dignitaries, Public invited on limited seating trains
WHEN:
Monday, December 15th
WHAT:
Governor Bill Richardson and several NM dignitaries will ride into
the City of WHERE: See specific departure times and locations of both trains: Schedule
Governor Bill Richardson Announces Debut of Rail Runner Express in Santa Fe
NM Rail Runner Express Hosts Open House at Railyard This Saturday Rail Runner Rolls into Capitol City for a visit to the Santa Fe Farmers' Market
( Major Road Closures Expected in Santa Fe St. Michael's Drive and Intersection of Cerrillos Road and St. Francis Drive Impacted Rail Runner celebrates One Million Riders! And the winner is...
( Rail Runner Enhances Safety & Awareness with New Video and Event Recorder Monitoring System New System Helps Train Operators Identify Potential Trouble Spots
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Rail Runner Adds Special Train for Los Lunas Summerfest Special Late Friday Night Train Added (Valencia County, NM – June 11, 2008)- This Friday people wanting to head to Los Lunas for the Village’s annual Summerfest bash, will now have a way to get there and stay a little later. The New Mexico Rail Runner Express is adding a late train to its regular Friday schedule, so that people can enjoy the Friday night Balloon glow and not have to worry about driving or parking. More Info... Nearly 6,000 Riders Used the Rail Runner Last Weekend Ridership Record Challenged (Albuquerque, NM – May 29, 2008)- The New Mexico Rail Runner Express gave 5,980 rides last weekend during the first Saturday of Summer service. That ranks as the second highest daily ridership figure since the Rail Runner began service in July 2006. The only other day that had more passengers was on Friday, August 4, 2006 when 6,148 passengers rode the train – three weeks after service began. More Info... New Mexico Rail Runner Express "Quiets" Last Two Railroad Crossings in North Valley Quiet Zone
(Albuquerque, NM – May 27, 2008)
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Beginning today at 5 p.m., the last two crossings in the stretch of
railroad track between Menaul and Osuna Boulevards in the North
Valley will officially “go quiet”. Even though that whole section of
track was designated a quiet zone back in January, two of the six
crossings had to wait until construction work on Lt. Governor Denish and Isleta Pueblo Governor Benavidez Break Ground for a New Rail Runner Station New Station Should be Completed by Fall
( Rail Runner Offers Special Saturday Service Memorial Day Weekend Through Labor Day Weekend Service Kicks Off with Free Rides this Saturday
( Survey Results Show Passengers Pleased with Rail Runner Service Nearly 50% of riders putting more money into savings May 16 is National Bike to Work Day (Albuquerque -
May 12, 2008)- ABQ Ride’s
Strive Not to Drive Week culminates in
Bike to Work Day on Friday
May 16, 2008. On this
day, Upgraded Railroad Crossings Could Soon Bring Quiet to Residents of Sandia Pueblo Three Pueblo crossings get new gates and flashing lights for added safety
( April is Rail Runner Safety Awareness Month Rail Runner gives motorists a pat on the back for being "Train Smart"
( Upgraded Railroad Crossing Could Soon Bring Quiet to Belen Area Residents A fourth railroad crossing gets new gates and flashing lights for added safety (Valencia County, NM - March
19, 2008) - As part of a continuing effort to improve and
consolidate crossings in the commuter rail corridor, the crossing at
Aragon Road - about a half-mile north of the Belen Rail Runner
station - has been outfitted with a four-quadrant crossing gate
system that will make the surrounding area eligible to be designated
a “quiet zone”. The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) approved
construction that allows communities to minimize noise impacts by
investing in safety features designed to protect pedestrians and
drivers from collisions at railroad crossings. Unlike the
traditional crossing gates which block traffic with one crossing arm
on each side of the track, the four-quadrant gates barricade all
four lanes in both directions, preventing motorists from trying to
beat a train through the crossing. Rail Runner Adds New Construction Page to Website The latest on Phase II construction to Santa Fe now just a click away (Albuquerque - March 12,
2008) - Now you can get the latest
information about plans to extend Rail Runner service to
Valencia County Commission
approves Site of fatal Rail Runner accident to receive improvements (Valencia County, February 7, 2008) – At the request of nearby residents, Valencia County Commissioners voted to approve making the railroad crossing at Luscombe Lane a public crossing. The Luscombe crossing was the scene of a fatal accident involving the Rail Runner and a car last September. More info... New Mexico Rail Runner Express Hosts Open House on proposed Montaņo train station Second railroad crossings gets gates and flashing lights for added safety WHEN: Tuesday, January 29th from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
New Mexico Rail Runner Express makes more Railroad Crossing Improvements in Valencia County Second railroad crossings gets gates and flashing lights for added safety (Albuquerque, NM - January 28, 2008) – As part of a continuing effort to improve and consolidate crossings in the commuter rail corridor, the New Mexico Rail Runner Express is beginning work today on another public railroad crossing in Valencia County. The latest crossing to receive upgrades and improvements is the Molina Road crossing in Los Chavez - approximately a mile-and-a-half north of the Belen Rail Runner station. More info... New Mexico Rail Runner Express
Residents living near Menaul and Osuna will soon hear less train noise (Albuquerque, NM - January 22, 2008) – Beginning tomorrow, North Valley residents living near the stretch of railroad track between Menaul and Osuna Boulevards will be hearing less of the New Mexico Rail Runner Express. The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) approved construction that allows the city to minimize noise impacts by investing in safety features designed to protect pedestrians and drivers from collisions at railroad crossings. Utilizing appropriations from the last legislative session, this area in Albuquerque’s north valley is the first to be designated an official “quiet zone”. More info... Take a picture with Santa Claus on the Rail Runner! Santa stops by the Rail Runner for a pre-Christmas Photo Opp! (Albuquerque, NM - December 10 2007) – This coming Saturday, people will get a chance to have their child’s photo taken with Santa aboard the New Mexico Rail Runner Express for free! A Rail Runner train will be parked at the Downtown Albuquerque station at 1st and Central, right across from Century Rio Downtown Movie Theaters. More info... Weekend Lane Closures at
Woodward Road Rail Runner crossing undergoes improvements (Albuquerque, NM - November 30 2007) – South valley motorists traveling through the railroad crossing at Woodward Road between Second Street and Broadway Boulevard will be diverted north to Coal Avenue and south to Rio Bravo Boulevard the next two weekends, as the New Mexico Rail Runner Express makes improvements to the railroad track crossing. More info... Rail Runner teams up with RoadRunner to make the Holidays happier for those less fortunate. (Albuquerque, NM - November 21 2007) – For the second year in a row, the New Mexico Rail Runner Express will be hosting a food drive in conjunction with the RoadRunner Food Bank of New Mexico this holiday season. There will be collection barrels on each Rail Runner train beginning Monday, November 26th. More info... Rail Runner makes Christmas Shopping Easy! Ride the train and get discounts at more than 100 stores from Albuquerque to Belen! (Albuquerque, NM - November 19 2007) – The New Mexico Rail Runner Express is once again offering special Saturday service for Christmas shoppers this holiday season. Beginning November 24th through January 5th, shoppers can hop on a Rail Runner train and explore all of the unique shops downtown, or connect to an ABQRide bus for free to get to Old Town, Nob Hill or ABQ Uptown. More info... Work Begins on the first of many Quieter and Safer Railroad Crossings in the North Valley New Mexico Rail Runner Express begins construction on Candelaria Quiet Zone (Albuquerque, NM - November 5 2007) – Construction work started today on the first of several north valley railroad crossings to be designated “Quiet Zones”. The crossing at Candelaria Road is getting fitted with a new median with an “unmountable curb” that will keep motorists from trying to go around a crossing gate. More info... New Mexico Rail Runner Express makes more Railroad Crossing Improvements in Valencia County (Albuquerque, NM - October 22 2007)- As part of a continuing effort to improve and consolidate crossings in the commuter rail corridor, the New Mexico Rail Runner Express is making improvements to three public railroad crossings in Valencia County. The three crossings slated for improvements are between the community of Los Chavez to the north and the City of Belen to the south. All three will be upgraded to include railroad crossing gates and flashing signal lights. More info... New Mexico Rail Runner Express hosts 3-Day Hands-On Emergency Training Emergency Responders from Belen to Santa Fe gather in Albuquerque for valuable Railway Training (Albuquerque, NM - October 18 2007)- Nationwide safety statistics show that a train collides with a vehicle or a person - on average - about once every two hours. With a commitment to end such occurrences here in New Mexico, and to prepare for any future incidents, the New Mexico Rail Runner Express is hosting a three-day Hands-on Emergency Training next week for all emergency responders in the Rail Runner corridor between Belen and Santa Fe, including responders from the Pueblos. More info... New Mexico Rail Runner Express begins work on first of many Quieter and Safer Railroad Crossings Residents living near Menaul and Osuna will soon hear less train noise (Albuquerque, NM - October 11 2007)- The New Mexico Rail Runner Express is moving forward with construction on the first of many planned quieter and safer railroad crossings in and around the City of Albuquerque. Utilizing appropriations from the last legislative session, the first area to be designated an official “quiet zone” will be near the stretch of track between Menaul and Osuna Boulevards in the north valley. More info... NM Department of
Transportation (Albuquerque, NM - September 20, 2007)- In light of the two recent incidents involving Rail Runner trains in the corridor, the New Mexico Department of Transportation and the Mid-Region Council of Governments are working together to take aggressive measures regarding railroad safety. More info... New Mexico Rail Runner Express once again offers Special Weekend Service to Balloon Fiesta Fiesta-goers can Catch the Bird and leave traffic and parking headaches behind! (Albuquerque, NM - September 19, 2007)- For the second year in a row, visitors to the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta will have another alternative available to get them to the colorful annual event. The New Mexico Rail Runner Express will be offering special service for the popular opening and closing weekends of Fiesta. More info... Rail Runner Ends Summer Weekend Service New Mexico Rail Runner Express ends Summer Service with a Bang as more than 15,000 ride the train! (Albuquerque, NM, September 5, 2007) After 14-weeks of extended Friday and Saturday service through the summer months, the New Mexico Rail Runner Express is discontinuing its special weekend service. Summer weekend service began over Memorial Day weekend and ran through this past Labor Day weekend, with extended service to the New Mexico Wine Festival in the Town of Bernalillo. More info... New Mexico Rail Runner Express running special Wine Festival-goers urged to purchase Rail Runner tickets in advance on-line (Bernalillo, NM August 23, 2007) For the second year, visitors to the New Mexico Wine Festival will have another transportation alternative to get to the wildly popular affair. The New Mexico Rail Runner Express is offering special train service over the upcoming long Labor Day weekend. And like last year, people taking the train can catch a free shuttle bus from the U.S. 550/Sandoval County station to the festival, or they can opt to take a short walk from the station to the annual event. More info.. New Mexico Rail Runner Express Phase II Environmental Assessment ready for Public Review Rail Runner Phase II on track to go to Santa Fe by end of 2008! (Albuquerque, 8-14-07) The Environmental Assessment (EA) has been
officially released for public review by the Federal Highway
Administration, the New Mexico Department of Transportation and the
Mid-Region Council of Governments. New Mexico Rail Runner Express Monday kicks off “Rail Runner Week” - prizes, a free ride, and a birthday dedication! (Albuquerque, 7-12-07) On July 17th the New Mexico Rail Runner
Express will celebrate one year in service. In honor of this
momentous event, all next week has been officially dedicated “Rail
Runner Week”. Rail Runner celebrates Half-a-millionth Rider! And the Winner is…
(Albuquerque, 7-5-07) morning following the arrival of the 7:35 Rail Runner train at the Downtown Albuquerque Station, Los Lunas commuter Shawna Anderson became the half-a-millionth passenger to ride the New Mexico Rail Runner Express! More info... Rail Runner tickets now available on-line! Timesaver Alert: Purchase and Print your train ticket before leaving your house! Info on buying tickets on-line (Albuquerque, 6-25-07) Commuters can now go on-line to purchase and print their tickets to ride on the New Mexico Rail Runner Express. All it takes is a credit card, a computer, and a printer. More info... Rail Runner adds another Saturday train from the South! (Albuquerque, 6-22-07) New Mexico Rail Runner Express Saturday schedule expands with earlier train coming from Belen allowing residents from Valencia County to get into Albuquerque a little earlier now on Summer Saturdays! More info... Record level passenger numbers High Gas prices encourage commuters to “dump the pump” and “catch the bird”!
(Albuquerque, 6-14-07) – Rider numbers on the New Mexico Rail Runner Express have jumped approximately 23-percent the past two weeks, causing an extra train car to be added to several routes to accommodate the increased passenger load. More info... Weekend lane closures in Los Lunas for road work and safety upgrade of Rail Runner crossing Traffic at NM State Road 6 and NM Highway 314 diverted Friday through Sunday (Los Lunas, 6-12-07) – Los Lunas motorists traveling through the intersection of New Mexico State Road 6 and New Mexico Highway 314 will be diverted onto a side road this weekend as the New Mexico Department of Transportation and the New Mexico Rail Runner Express make much-needed improvements to the roadway and railroad track crossing. More info... Rail Runner runs special train for Los Lunas Summerfest Special Saturday train leaves Albuquerque early for planned festivities in Valencia County (Albuquerque, 6-7-07) – This Saturday people wanting to head to Los Lunas for the Village’s annual Summerfest bash, will now have a way to get there a little earlier. The New Mexico Rail Runner Express is adding an earlier train to its Summer Saturday schedule, so that people can get a head start on partaking in the day’s planned activities. More info... Town of Bernalillo plans around Rail Runner Stations Residents asked to participate in planning efforts near Rail Runner stations (Bernalillo, 6-1-07) – When Governor Bill Richardson dedicated the Sandoval County/U.S. 550 Rail Runner Station in Bernalillo last July, he proudly announced that “the future of transportation in NM has arrived.” Now, the residents of Bernalillo have the opportunity to help shape what that future will look like in the areas surrounding the Sandoval County Station and the recently opened Downtown Bernalillo Station. More info... Note: for more information about the project also see the Transit Oriented Development pages of the MRCOG website. Downtown Bernalillo Rail Runner Station to be formally Dedicated (Bernalillo, 5-22-07) – Less than a month after bringing the New Mexico Rail Runner Express into the heart of Downtown Bernalillo, the town is planning to celebrate with a formal dedication ceremony. More info... Rail Runner offers special Summer Service! New Mexico Rail Runner Express running Friday evenings and on Saturdays in Summer
(5-22-07) – Beginning Memorial Day weekend and running through Labor Day weekend, the New Mexico Rail Runner Express is offering special Friday and Saturday service for the summer. Historical train lands in Belen! Governor Richardson helps Historic train car make final journey back home to Belen
(5-18-07) – A small train car from New Mexico’s past affectionately known as ‘the Doodlebug” will make its final journey back to its original home in Belen this coming Monday. More info... Friday, May 18 is National Bike to Work Day. (5-14-07) – On Friday May 18, 2007, NM Rail Runner Express, City of Albuquerque and BikeABQ encourage commuters to put down the car keys and try riding a bicycle to work. More info... Rail Runner celebrates 400,000th Rider! And the Winner is…
(5-10-07) – This morning following the arrival of the 7:35 Rail Runner train at the Downtown Albuquerque Station, Los Lunas commuter Yvette Williams became the 400,000th passenger to ride the New Mexico Rail Runner Express! More info... Rail Runner celebrates 400,000th Rider! NM Rail Runner Express gets close to half-a-million passengers in less than 10-months (5-9-07) – Less than 10 months after taking to the track, the New Mexico Rail Runner Express is celebrating another major milestone – its 400,000th rider. More info... Ridership expands and so does Parking Lot at Rail Runner Station in Los Lunas Parking lot work making way for more commuters and new transportation center (Los Lunas, 4-30-07) – There’s now more parking to
accommodate the growing number of people riding the New Mexico Rail
Runner Express to and from Los Lunas. The recent parking lot
addition coincides with the first phase of construction of the new
Los Lunas Intermodal Transportation Center – a nearly 16,000
square-foot building slated to open later this year. It’s official - Rail Runner Service to Downtown Bernalillo starts tomorrow! (Bernalillo, 4-26-07) – Beginning Friday, April 27th,
the New Mexico Rail Runner Express will begin passenger service
right into the heart of Downtown Bernalillo. The new station will
become the 7th station to be added to the 50-mile Phase One Rail
Runner corridor between the Town of Bernalillo to the north and the
City of Belen to the south. Governor Richardson Officially Dedicates New South Valley Rail Runner Station
New commuter rail station provides much-anticipated connection to Sunport (4-17-07) – Governor Bill Richardson, joined by state and local elected officials, today dedicated the new Rail Runner station in Albuquerque’s South Valley - the Bernalillo County/ International Sunport Station. More info... New Rail Runner Fares Rail Runner Riders will now pay according to how far they travel (3-22-07) – Starting April 1st, the New Mexico Rail Runner Express will move from its introductory fare structure into a new zone-based fare structure. The amount Rail Runner passengers will pay for a ticket will be determined by the distance they travel. More info... Rail Runner Special Saturday Service a BIG Hit! More than 5,000 ride the train to St. Patrick’s Day festivities and Home Builders Show Downtown (3-19-07) – Thousands of people enjoyed free Saturday service aboard the New Mexico Rail Runner Express this past St. Patrick’s Day. More info... It’s your Lucky Day: Rail
Runner provides free Saturday service Ride the Rail Runner to St. Patrick’s Day festivities and Home Builders Showcase Downtown (3-14-07) – Lots going on in downtown Albuquerque this weekend with the City of Albuquerque’s Convention Center hosting the largest Home Show in New Mexico, as well as all kinds of St. Patrick’s Day festivities. And as luck would have it – the New Mexico Rail Runner Express is running free Saturday service so one and all can enjoy without the hassles of traffic and parking. More info... Rail Runner work starts on I-25 Work begins along interstate as part of Phase Two Rail Runner route to Santa Fe (3-13-07) – Motorists may have noticed some new activity in the median of Interstate-25 near Santa Fe recently. Crews are working on the New Mexico Rail Runner Express extension to Santa Fe. More info...
Secretary Faught Announces Free Transfers from Park and Ride to Rail Runner Express (2-27-07) SANTA FE - Transportation Secretary Faught today announced that starting Thursday, March 1, free transfers from New Mexico Park and Ride bus service to Rail Runner Express commuter train. More info... Rail Runner celebrates 300,000th Rider! And the winner is... (2-22-07) This morning following the arrival of the 8:40 Rail Runner train at the Downtown Albuquerque Station, commuter Fred Mollerud became the 300,000th passenger to ride the New Mexico Rail Runner Express! More info...
Rail Runner celebrates 300,000th Rider! NM Rail Runner Express reaches 300,000 passengers in little more than half a year of service (2-21-07) It’s only been on the track for just more than a half a year, and already the New Mexico Rail Runner Express is celebrating its 300,000th rider. More info... Valencia County Emergency Personnel get firsthand look at Rail Runner Rail Runner to host Equipment Familiarization for Valencia County responders (2-15-07) How would Valencia County emergency responders react to a serious incident involving the New Mexico Rail Runner Express commuter train? This Saturday, they will get a firsthand chance to “get to know” the Rail Runner equipment in the event they should find themselves in a real life emergency involving the train. More info... Transportation Secretary Faught Selects Rail Runner Route to Santa Fe (2-14-07) SANTA FE – State Transportation Secretary Rhonda Faught announced today that Interstate 25 median will be used to bring Rail Runner Express Commuter Train from Bernalillo to Santa Fe, concurring with the Santa Fe Metropolitan Planning Organization recommendation. More info... Lt. Governor Denish Officially Opens Rail Runner Service to Belen (Belen, 2-2-07) – Lieutenant Governor Diane Denish joined Transportation Secretary Rhonda Faught, Belen Mayor Ronnie Torres, and other elected officials this afternoon to officially open the Rail Runner service to Belen. More info...
Rail Runner starts service to Belen Opening of Belen commuter rail station completes Phase One of Rail Runner route (1-25-07) – Service for the New Mexico Rail Runner Express will extend all the way south to the City of Belen Friday, Feb.2. The opening of this leg of service completes the entire 50-mile Phase One commuter line. More info... Work begins at South Valley Rail Runner Station Construction crews get another commuter rail station ready for service (1-9-07) – Crews are now grading an area and moving dirt at what will soon be the new Rail Runner commuter train station at Rio Bravo in Albuquerque’s south valley. More info... Secretary Faught Announces New Bus Routes to Connect Rail Runner Express (12-29-06) SANTA FE – Transportation Secretary Rhonda Faught today announced that starting Tuesday, Jan. 2, the Department will add two new express buses to its New Mexico Park and Ride bus service. The express buses will run between Santa Fe and Bernalillo to provide connections to and from Rail Runner trains at the Sandoval County / US 550 Rail Runner station. More info... Rail Runner starts service to Los Lunas Los Lunas becomes 4th commuter rail station to be added to the Phase One Rail Runner route (12-11-06) - Service for the New Mexico Rail Runner Express between Los Lunas and Albuquerque began this morning at 6:03 a.m. The parking lot at the Los Lunas Rail Runner station was full, and there were about 200 passengers on the first two morning trains leaving Los Lunas for the 20.6 mile trip into Albuquerque. More info... Rail Runner makes Christmas Shopping Easy! …and Santa stops by the Rail Runner for a pre-Christmas Photo Opp! (12-06-06) - The New Mexico Rail Runner Express is offering special Saturday service for Christmas shoppers this holiday season. December 9th, 16th, and 23rd, shoppers can hop on a Rail Runner train and explore all of the cool shops downtown, or connect with an ABQRide bus to one of the malls. More info... Rail Runner teams up with RoadRunner to make the Holidays happier for those less fortunate (12-05-06) - The New Mexico Rail Runner Express will be hosting a food drive in conjunction with the RoadRunner Food Bank of New Mexico this holiday season. There will be collection barrels on each Rail Runner train beginning Wednesday, December 6th. More info... Rail Runner celebrates “UNM Rail and Ride Week” (11-9-06) - Starting Monday, November 13th, the New Mexico Rail Runner Express is kicking off a week of festivities and fun aimed at getting the word out about the new free shuttle service to the University of New Mexico. More info... Rail Runner Alternatives Narrowed to Two (11/8/06)- The New Mexico Department of Transportation and the Mid-Region Council of Governments announced today that further work on the extension of Rail Runner service between Albuquerque and Santa Fe will focus on two primary alternatives. More info... Rail Runner Emergency Training Scheduled Rail Runner Express to host Mock Emergency Drill for local responder training (11-01-06) - How would local emergency responders react to a serious incident involving the New Rail Runner Express commuter train? This Friday, they will get a firsthand chance to find out. More info...
Rail Runner goes mobile to give Commuters Ticket-purchasing Options (10-17-06) - The New Mexico Rail Runner Express announced that it is now utilizing Abanco International, LLC, a leading provider of payment processing solutions, to provide (MDT) or Mobile Data Technology to collect fares at Rail Runner platforms and on the train. More info... Rail Runner Introductory Fares to start soon! (10-17-06)- Beginning November 1st, the New Mexico Rail Runner Express will offer riders a flat fare of $2. Passengers will also have options for a daily round-trip ticket and a monthly pass as well. These prices will be discounted for students and senior citizens. More info... Rail Runner Celebrates 200,000th Rider! And the Winner is… New Mexico Rail Runner Express offering special weekend service to Balloon Fiesta (09-21-06) This year, visitors of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta will have another alternative to get to the colorful annual event. The New Mexico Rail Runner Express will be offering special service for the popular opening and closing weekends of Fiesta. More info Rail Runner Meeting Notice Meeting scheduled for 09/25/2006 to discuss extending Rail Runner service to Santa Fe. More info Notes Available from August 23 Public Meeting of Rail Runner Extension to Santa Fe (8-30-06) A public meeting was held August 23 at the Genoveva Chavez Community Center in Santa Fe to discuss the future extension of the New Mexico Rail Runner Express to Santa Fe. Materials presented at the public meeting included:
Labor Day Weekend Rail Runner service to Wine Festival (8-22-06) This year, visitors of the New Mexico Wine Festival will have another alternative to get to the annual event. The New Mexico Rail Runner Express will be offering special service over the Labor Day weekend. People taking the train can catch a free shuttle bus from the U.S. 550/Sandoval County station to the festival, or they can opt to take a short walk to the annual event. More info Rail Runner celebrates 100,000th Rider! …and the Winner is a Rail Runner Regular! (8-14-06) This morning, following the arrival of the 8:45 Rail Runner train at the Downtown Albuquerque Station, commuter Grace Quintero became the 100,000th passenger to ride the New Mexico Rail Runner Express! “I’m so excited!” said the University of New Mexico Hospital Medical Assistant. “I love riding the train! I ride it everyday – it gets me to work on time, and there’s no stress!”More info
Commuter Rail Status Report (Updated July, 2006) (7-31-06) Get the A-to-Z information on everything there is to know about commuter rail service running through the heart of New Mexico: how it got started – where the project stands now – and where it’s going in the future. Highlights of this report include:
Governor Richardson Announces Rail Runner Will Run on Biodiesel Fuel New Commuter Train One of the First in the Country to Use Biodiesel Fuel (07-28-06) As part of his effort to address sustainable resources, Governor Bill Richardson announced that the new commuter train - the New Mexico Rail Runner Express – will start running on biodiesel fuel. More info Rail Runner Now Running Every Weekday
UNM Hospital adds employee shuttle service to connect with Rail Runner (7-13-06) UNM Hospital is among the first businesses to provide a free shuttle service for employees who would like to use the New Mexico Rail Runner Express as part of their daily commute to and from work. More Info The Rail Runner Express is making Connections! (7-06-06) In case you’re wondering how to get where you’re going once you get “off” the state’s new commuter train – wonder no more! The New Mexico Rail Runner Express is offering passengers a number of connector options to help get them to work or wherever they’re going once they arrive at their Rail Runner destination. More info Limited Rail Runner Service Starts July 14th On July 14th, the New Mexico Rail Runner Express will start service for the public at the following stations: U.S. 550, Los Ranchos/Journal Center and Downtown Albuquerque. These will be the only stations open for service until September/October when the service will be extended to the Los Lunas and Belen stations. Please consult station openings for updates on the exact opening dates. Trash and Graffiti Cleaned in Rail Runner Corridor (6-29-06) Starting today, clean-up crews will be out in full force erasing graffiti and removing unsightly debris in the corridor through which the Rail Runner commuter train will soon start carrying passengers. The crews, made up of about 35 state and city correctional inmates, will be concentrating their efforts in two different locations in the Albuquerque area. More info Promoting a Safe Ride on the Rail Runner (5-30-06) In preparation for Rail Runner service beginning July, the Mid Region Council of Governments (MRCOG) is taking a closer look at safety. Rail Runner planners have implemented a number of initiatives to promote a safe ride for Rail Runner passengers and safe interaction with Rail Runner tracks and equipment. These initiatives are intended to educate future riders of all ages and encourage open communication with local residents and businesses located near Rail Runner tracks. More info Ride the NM Rail Runner for FREE! Service to Santa Fe: The Alternatives Report Hot off the press –from the Rail Runner Express
If you are a member of the news media and have any questions about the New Mexico Rail Runner Express, please contact our Communications Manager Augusta Meyers at ameyers@mrcog-nm.gov |
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