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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. All stations in the 50-mile corridor between the Town of Bernalillo and the City of Belen have been subdivided into zones for this purpose. calculating your zone-based fare “We want to make purchasing a Rail Runner ticket as easy and as economical as possible”, says Rhonda Faught, NM Secretary of Transportation. “We did extensive public outreach to come up with a structure that was both affordable and convenient. This structure is the result of what people told us they were willing to pay for a Rail Runner ticket”, said Secretary Faught. Calculating fares using the zone-based structure is as easy as one-two-three. A person need simply decide where they’re going, determine the fare that suits them best – one-way, day pass, monthly, etc. – and pay the listed price. What’s more, passengers will soon be able to purchase tickets online. calculating your zone-based fare “Now that the 50-miles of Phase One of the Rail Runner project is open, we can finally move into a more regular fare structure”, says Lawrence Rael, Executive Director for the Mid-Region Council of Governments. “These fares represent a significant savings for commuters in the heart of the Rio Grande valley, and this new zone-based structure of charging for tickets will make it simple for commuters to grasp”. News Conference for Roll-out of New Rail Runner Fares Contacts:
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