Rio Metro Regional Transit District

March 02, 2021
Commuter/Regional

Rail Runner Returning to Service

New Mexico’s Rail Runner Express regional/commuter rail service will resume operations, starting March 8.

Wabtec and partner Rajant Corp. will provide high-speed wireless service for New Mexico Rail Runner Express riders (740,000 annually, pre-pandemic) along the 100-mile, 15-station line between Belen and Santa Fe.

September 24, 2020
Commuter/Regional

Rail Runner: Upgrading Wireless Service, Implementing PTC

While New Mexico Rail Runner Express (NMRX) service remains suspended due to COVID-19, work is under way to upgrade the wireless network for its commuter rail fleet, which includes nine Wabtec-manufactured Rail Runner locomotives and nine cab cars. Positive Train Control (PTC) installation also continues.