Two trains will be added to both northbound and southbound Saturday schedules, with the first train of the day arriving in Santa Fee at 10:16 a.m., one hour earlier than at present, "allowing people more time to enjoy the Farmer's Market and other morning events at the Santa Fe Railyard," the operator says on its website.

A 9:00 p.m. departure from Santa Fe also has been added to the Saturday schedule.

"This new Saturday and Sunday Rail Runner schedule will provide a variety of service with enhanced arrival and departure times for our weekend riders," said Dewey Cave, executive director for the Mid-Region Council of Governments.

The new weekend schedule "will remain in effect on a permanent basis, and will not change for the winter months," Rail Runner Express said.