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New Mexico Rail Runner Express
The New Mexico Rail Runner Express is a commuter rail system serving the metropolitan areas of Albuquerque and Santa Fe, New Mexico. It is administered by the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) and the Mid Region Council of Governments (MRCOG), a regional government planning association. Phase I of the system, operating on an existing right of way from Belen to Bernalillo that NMDOT purchased from BNSF Railway, opened in July 2006. Phase II, the extension of the line to Santa Fe, opened in December 2008.
Currently, the Rail Runner operates on weekdays with eight Albuquerque—Santa Fe roundtrips and five Belen-Albuquerque roundtrips, on Saturdays with six Belen-Santa Fe roundtrips, and on Sundays with two Belen-Santa Fe roundtrips. On weekdays, most trains run during the peak commuting periods, with extra trains running mid-day and in the evening.[24] There is also some additional service for special events (Balloon Fiesta, holiday season, etc), including limited service to a "special events platform" on Commercial Avenue beneath Avenida Cesar Chavez for Lobos and Isotopes athletic events.

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[benboothe]

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[lmallanao]

a lot of people had their lives taken because of that train. They will be missed... -_.-

[wicky201]

There was a study for a "modern streetcar" done but was shelved. ABQ Ride initiated their Rapid Ride bus routes; limited stop service.

[globalintermodal]

Well done ..great..pete