Christmas Holiday Service Schedule

The New Mexico Rail Runner Express and all Rio Metro buses will operation on the following schedule for the 2019 Christmas Holiday:

• Christmas Eve, 12/24: Regular weekday service
• Christmas Day, 12/25: No Rail Runner or Rio Metro bus service

Hiking Santa Fe by Rail

Santa Fe, NM is a hiker’s paradise. With its shaded forests, open meadows, and mountain summits, the state’s capitol draws trekkers from all over. While these back-country destinations typically come to mind when one thinks of hiking, ...

Join Us for Santa's Village!

On Saturday, December 14, the Rio Metro Regional Transit District is hosting the 7^th Annual Santa's Village at the Santa Fe Railyard. Join us for this free, family-friendly event featuring games, crafts, interactive displays, mini-train rides, and, of cou...

Staff Profile: James Breiterman

James Breiterman is no stranger to trains. He has been working with railroads since 2008. For the past six years he has worked dispatch for the New Mexico Rail Runner Express. Four years ago, he became Senior Train Dispatcher.

“Either I dispatch ...

Station Highlight: Santa Fe Depot

The Santa Fe Depot Station is the northern terminus of the Rail Runner corridor. Nestled within the Santa Fe Railyard, a vibrant urban space that offers shopping, restaurants, a movie theater and more, it's the perfect stop for your Santa Fe day trip.

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Seniors Ride Free in 2019

Rio Metro is bringing our Seniors Ride Free program back again in 2019! Starting on January 2, seniors age 62+ can ride any New Mexico Rail Runner Express train at no cost every Wednesday through the entire year. This is a great opportunity for residents ...