New Mexico Rail Runner celebrates 20 years of service
The first 1,000 riders today will receive a commemorative pin
The New Mexico Rail Runner is celebrating 20 years of service today, having transported over 16 million passengers since its launch. The Rail Runner operates along a central corridor stretching about 97 miles, with 15 stations connecting communities from Santa Fe to Albuquerque and Belen. Officials say the service has helped riders avoid traffic, save money during periods of high gas prices and provided time to work on other tasks while traveling. Robert Gonzales, executive director of Rio Metro, shared his thoughts on the service’s progress and future goals. “The future is electronics. So, everything’s going through electronics. And we have that same painstaking task of catching up with everything. I think, you know, a lot of the stuff is refurbishing the equipment, making sure the right of way is safe and operating properly,” Gonzales said. To celebrate the anniversary, the first 1,000 riders today will receive a commemorative pin.
The New Mexico Rail Runner is celebrating 20 years of service today, having transported over 16 million passengers since its launch.
The Rail Runner operates along a central corridor stretching about 97 miles, with 15 stations connecting communities from Santa Fe to Albuquerque and Belen. Officials say the service has helped riders avoid traffic, save money during periods of high gas prices and provided time to work on other tasks while traveling.
Robert Gonzales, executive director of Rio Metro, shared his thoughts on the service’s progress and future goals.
“The future is electronics. So, everything’s going through electronics. And we have that same painstaking task of catching up with everything. I think, you know, a lot of the stuff is refurbishing the equipment, making sure the right of way is safe and operating properly,” Gonzales said.
To celebrate the anniversary, the first 1,000 riders today will receive a commemorative pin.
