N.M. Rail Runner to lose weekend service

[Shawn Ryu]

Given the difference in population, the Rail Runner seems to be doing OK. It's a start up operation. I think the Nashville/Music City Star is behind the RAil Runner in passengers. There's more people living in the Heritage and North Central suburbs than in all of New Mexico.

Chicago commuter rail has been around for more than 100 years, so train riding is part of the local culture. It will take a decade or so for New Mexicans to make the train part of their daily lives.

For Music City Stars did you consider the fact that it has only 5 stations and is 1/3 the length of the Rail Runner? Thats a big factor.

 

[gswager]

According to a post on trainorders, the Rail Runner Board has voted to continue Weekend Service to/from Santa Fe till Fall ^_^ with Saturday having a reduced schedule and some week day trains will be cut back in the fall/winter! Doesnt say if the offer from Santa Fe's Mayor to help fund the weekend service was considered or if any Fare Increase is involved?? :unsure:

Here's the info.