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Rail Runner celebrates 300,000th Rider! NM Rail Runner Express reaches 300,000 passengers in little more than half a year of service (2-21-07) It’s only been on the track for just more than a half a year, and already the New Mexico Rail Runner Express is celebrating its 300,000th rider. "The fact that we’ve reached this major landmark in commuter rail service so quickly is a testament to the popularity and usefulness of the Rail Runner!” said Lawrence Rael, Executive Director of the Mid-Region Council of Governments. “We’re pleased that people continue to enjoy New Mexico’s newest mode of transportation. The Rail Runner, which has become the fastest start-up of a commuter rail train in the country in the past 20 years, currently carries commuters along a 50-mile corridor between the Town of Bernalillo and the City of Belen. “I think the response to the Rail Runner really shows that people are ready to say good-bye to traffic jams and traffic stress, and sit back and enjoy the ride,” says New Mexico Secretary of Transportation, Rhonda Faught. The lucky person to be designated the official 300,000th passenger will be notified of their unique distinction at the Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner station this Thursday, February 22nd following the arrival of the 8:40am train. That rider will receive a “goody bag” of Rail Runner items, including a scale model of the Rail Runner Express, as well as a travel mug, and other Rail Runner items. For more information on train schedules and fares, visit www.nmrailrunner.com or call 245-RAIL. Contacts:
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