New Mexico Rail Runner Express

09/21/2023

Riding the train? Stay away from the platform edge.

09/20/2023

Follow the signs to stay safe near railroad tracks and trains! Know the facts. Make good decisions. Share the message. Help !

09/19/2023

Whether you are driving an emergency vehicle, a work vehicle or your personal vehicle, remember - trains always have the right-of-way at crossings. Help .

09/19/2023

Join us for Rail Safety Week at the Santa Fe Artists Market, Inc non-profit booth and the Violet Crown Santa Fe on Saturday, September 23 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.! We'll celebrate safety around the tracks with Santa Fe Railyard and Sky Railway, free goodies and Trax, the Rail Runner mascot!

Also, stop by Violet Crown for an educational cartoon on Rail Safety and a FREE popcorn! 🍿 Be part of the festivities and help spread the message of rail safety awareness! 🚂


Operation Lifesaver Inc.

Join us for Rail Safety Week at the Santa Fe Artists Market, Inc non-profit booth and the Violet Crown Santa Fe cinema on Saturday, September 23rd, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.! We'll celebrate safety on the tracks at the Artists Market with free goodies and the New Mexico Rail Runner Express and Sky Railway mascots Trax and Pablito!

Also, stop by Violet Crown for an educational cartoon on Rail Safety and a FREE popcorn! 🍿 Be part of the festivities and help spread the message of rail safety awareness! 🚂


Operation Lifesaver Inc.

09/18/2023

starts today! Did you know that every 3 hours in the U.S., a person or vehicle is hit by a train? Help – always be cautious when approaching railroad crossings.

09/14/2023

Are you a transit passenger or Rail Runner rider? Join us in taking the Operation Lifesaver Inc. Transit Safety Pledge!

Commit to staying safe around trains, tracks, and stations: https://www.riometro.org/484/Transit-Safety-Pledge

09/14/2023

All New Mexico Rail Runner Express service is free today, Thursday, September 14, 2023, in honor of late New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson and his legacy of implementing commuter rail in central New Mexico.

SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – There will be a special New Mexico Rail Runner Express train on Thursday to take community members to Santa Fe for memorial services set to honor late New Mexico Gov. Bill …

09/13/2023

The New Mexico Rail Runner Express is running special train service on Thursday, September 14, 2023 for Governor Bill Richardson's funeral services.

An additional northbound morning train has been added, departing the Downtown Albuquerque Station at 8:33 a.m. and arriving at the South Capitol Station at 10:07 a.m. The train will make all stops between the Downtown Albuquerque and South Capitol stations.

Buses will transport passengers from the South Capitol Station to the Cathedral Basilica St. Francis of Assisi. Following the services, buses will pick up passengers at the State Capitol and bring them back to the South Capitol Rail Runner Station.

Details and Schedule: https://www.riometro.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=478

09/13/2023

Rail Safety Week is coming! Join in the observance September 18-24. This year's campaign includes special events, daily themes, and a new video featuring New Mexico Rail Runner Express crew members. Together we can help .

Info & Events: https://www.riometro.org/482/Rail-Safety-Week

09/12/2023

Trax spotted the Rail Runner yesterday at the New Mexico State Fair!

EXPO NM Home of the New Mexico State Fair

09/10/2023

Wishing all of those who celebrate a Happy Grandparents Day!

09/08/2023

Win a chance to see one of the final Albuquerque Isotopes games of the season! We’re giving away four (4) box seat tickets to the September 23 game on fan appreciation and fireworks night, as well as an awesome Rail Runner prize pack!

To enter, simply tell us in the comments why you would like to attend the game.

Contest ends on September 12, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. MST. One winning comment will be selected at random on September 13, 2023, and contacted via private message. The winner or a designated representative must be able to pick up the prize pack at the Rio Metro admin office in downtown Albuquerque, Monday-Friday between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Isotopes tickets will be issued via email. Must be 18 or older to win.

The New Mexico Rail Runner Express offers commuter train service between Belen and Santa Fe, NM.

09/07/2023

We're excited for the New Mexico State Fair! Stop by our booth on Main Street on the following days:

-Monday, Sept. 11: Seniors' Celebration and Healthy Living Day
-Tuesday, Sept. 12: Military & Veterans Appreciation Day


EXPO NM Home of the New Mexico State Fair

09/06/2023

Our latest Women in Transportation profile features Marla Montiel, Special Projects Manager for the Mid-Region Council of Governments.

Montiel began her career with MRCOG more than 17 years ago, and has held several roles within the organization. In her current position, she works with a variety of programs, including Rio Metro and the Rail Runner, and enjoys the fact that no two projects are alike.

Read the profile: https://www.riometro.org/Blog.aspx?IID=47

09/05/2023

Here's a teaser for our upcoming video featuring Rail Runner Engineers and Conductors. Rail Safety Week takes place Sept. 18-24 this year.

09/03/2023

There will be no New Mexico Rail Runner Express or Rio Metro bus service tomorrow, September 4, Labor Day.

View the holiday service calendar: https://www.riometro.org/180/Holidays

09/01/2023

It's ZOZOBRA DAY! Here's what you need to know if you're taking the Rail Runner to the event: https://www.riometro.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=467

It's September 1st and it's ZOZOBRA DAY!

08/31/2023

As we head into a new month, we want to remind you that Rail Runner Monthly Passes are 50% off through the end of the year!

Grab your September pass today: https://www.riometro.org/361/Ticketing

08/30/2023

The summer's hottest party is just a few days away! There will be late night train service and free shuttles from the South Capitol Rail Runner Station to The Official Burning of Zozobra.

Plan your trip: https://www.riometro.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=467

08/29/2023

The Sandia Pueblo Rail Runner Station opened on this day in 2011. The station is uniquely located at the southern edge of pueblo lands near the Bosque.

08/28/2023

There will be no New Mexico Rail Runner Express or Rio Metro bus service on Monday, September 4, 2023, Labor Day. The train will operate on a regular Saturday/Sunday schedule over Labor Day weekend.

View the holiday service calendar: https://www.riometro.org/180/Holidays

08/26/2023

Happy National Dog Day! Here's fun flashback of Trax holding a furry friend at an event in 2019.

08/24/2023

Did you know? The total area where locomotive wheels make contact with the rail is not much larger than a silver dollar.

08/23/2023

Trax will be making his final appearance of the season at this Saturday's New Mexico United game. Look for him on the concourse on August 26 as he greets fans and helps cheer on the team!

08/22/2023

Rio Metro's Valencia County Dial-a-Ride service is free to anyone traveling throughout Valencia County, including students heading back to class at the UNM-Valencia Campus. Rides must be requested by 12 Noon one business day in advance by calling (505) 352-3595.

Learn more: https://www.riometro.org/244/Valencia-County

08/21/2023

Today is National Senior Citizens Day. We want to recognize and celebrate the wisdom, experience, and achievements of the seniors in our community and beyond!

08/19/2023

Rio Metro's G2 Team keeping our station platforms clean. Pictured here at Downtown Albuquerque.

08/18/2023

Check out this Star Wars fan film trailer which was made by one of our talented collaborators!

A pair of do-gooders attempt to protect a young force-sensitive girl from the Empire and other denizens of the galaxy in this Star Wars Fan film.Coming to Yo...

08/17/2023

For we're sharing a picture of cyclists boarding the Rail Runner following the 2013 NM Law Enforcement Memorial Bike Ride.

This year's Memorial Ride takes place on Saturday, August 19. The ride begins in Downtown Albuquerque and travels travels to the NM State Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Santa Fe. Participants have the option to ride back on Rail Runner train #709 departing the Santa Fe Co. / NM 599 Station at 3:27 p.m.

Learn more: https://www.active.com/albuquerque-nm/cycling/races/new-mexico-law-enforcement-memorial-ride-2023?int=72-3-A1

08/16/2023

This month we have a guest blog post from our community partners at Senior.One. Senior.One provides care navigation services for seniors and their caregivers by licensed social workers. They offer support and guidance during a period of vulnerability. Check out the post to learn more about their approach to care navigation: https://www.riometro.org/Blog.aspx?IID=46

08/15/2023

The summer's hottest party is nearly here! Skip the drive and take the Rail Runner to burn your gloom.

Info and special Zozobra train schedule: https://www.riometro.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=467

SERIOUSLY READY TO BURN!!! Three weeks and counting unitl Santa Fe's best party!

Over 80% of Zozobra tickets have been sold so don't be left out! Get your tickets now at burnzozobra.com

08/14/2023

We're updating our text alert notification system. Starting today, current users must resubscribe to receive text message alerts about the status of their train or bus. New users can sign up as well. Visit https://www.riometro.org/383/Sign-Up-for-Text-Alerts

08/12/2023

Check out this fun bag that was hand stitched by one of our talented staff members. Meep Meep!

08/11/2023

Contest time! Guess the Rail Runner station icon for a chance to win an awesome New Mexico United and NM Rail Runner prize pack.

Each Rail Runner station has a unique icon associated with it. Which station’s icon features a hummingbird drinking nectar from a flower (pictured in the graphic)? Put your guess in the comments for a chance to win!

One winner will get:
• 4 Tickets to a remaining 2023 NM United home game
• 4 Rail Runner Day Passes
• 1 NM United jersey (size L)
• 1 Somos Unidos cap
• Additional Rail Runner goodies

Contest ends on August 16, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. MST. The winner will be contacted via private message on August 17, 2023. 1 guess per person. If there are multiple correct answers, one winner will be selected at random from those who guessed correctly. The winner or a designated representative must pick up the prize pack at the Rio Metro admin office in downtown Albuquerque, Monday-Friday between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Must be 18 or older to win.

08/10/2023

Meet Vader! Vader 1 and Vader 2 are mobile brush wash systems that live at the railyard in Albuquerque and work to keep the trains clean.

08/10/2023

Work on the Rail Runner! Herzog Transit Services, Inc., our contractor operator/maintainer, is still hiring. Positions include Conductor, Ticket Agent, Utility Worker, and Train Laborer.

Get details: https://www.riometro.org/Jobs.aspx

08/08/2023

Take the Rail Runner to the summer's hottest party, The Official Burning of Zozobra on Friday, September 1! Late night train service and free shuttles from the South Capitol Rail Runner Station to the event.

Details and special train schedule: https://www.riometro.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=467

08/07/2023

We're often asked if food and beverages are available for purchase on the Rail Runner. They are not. However, passengers are welcome to bring and consume food and beverages (excluding alcohol) on the train. We ask that riders please clean up after themselves and follow train etiquette.

08/04/2023

Meet Trax at tonight's Albuquerque Isotopes game! Doors open at 5:30 p.m.