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OK, the first day of the Rail Runner‘s public schedule didn’t exactly go off without a hitch.
Signal glitches caused delays on two southbound trains, meaning that commuters didn’t get to their destinations on time; in one train’s case, it took 2 1/2 hours to get from Santa Fe to Albuquerque. That left a few commuters frustrated.
Today was the first day of the Rail Runner’s public schedule. And it’s no surprise that there were glitches. But the commuter train better iron them out, especially because gasoline prices are low. When gas prices were high, the train offered a less-expensive alternative. That’s no longer true, at least for those who will pay to ride. Tickets are free for Santa Fe residents for the first three months.
The train will run a number of northbound trains and southbound trains each day, with each train capable of carrying up to 800 commuters. Here’s a weekday schedule, and a weekend holiday schedule.
