New Mexico Rail Runner Express

06/18/2026

The pedestrian ramp at the north end of our Downtown Albuquerque Station is open!

City of Albuquerque construction at the Alvarado Transportation Center on Central and 1st is complete and passengers now have full access to the station platform from Central Ave. Access to the south end of the platform also remains open.

06/17/2026

Check out these fun pics from last weekend's Shakespeare on the Rail, courtesy of the New Mexico Shakespeare Festival! You have 4 more chances to catch these fun, family-friendly performances on the Rail Runner on June 13, 20, 27 and July 11. Free with regular train fare! Get details and showtimes: https://www.riometro.org/489/Shakespeare-on-the-Rail

06/15/2026

The New Mexico Rail Runner Express and all Rio Metro buses will operate on a regular weekday schedule on Friday, June 19, Juneteenth.

06/12/2026

🎨🚆 Planning your International Folk Art Market adventure?

Take the train to Santa Fe! The Rail Runner is offering expanded service for the event, and when you buy your Market tickets online, you can add a Rail Runner Day Pass for just $8.

Skip the parking hassle, sit back, and enjoy the ride to one of New Mexico's most colorful and celebrated events. Learn more: riometro.org/493/International-Folk-Art-Market

06/12/2026

Need to travel between Valencia County and Albuquerque when the train isn't running? Rio Metro's Route 208 has you covered!

Operating on weekday mornings and midday, Route 208 connects Valencia County, the Pueblo of Isleta, and Downtown Albuquerque when the Rail Runner isn't in service. The route stops at every train station between Belen and Downtown Albuquerque. And best of all, it's FREE!

Visit the Bus Schedules link in our bio to learn more 🔗

06/10/2026

As we enter the summer season, please be aware that our annual heat restrictions are in effect for the Rail Runner. On days with high temps of 95+, passengers may experience minor delays. Thank you & stay safe!

06/09/2026

More trains. More flexibility. More reasons to ride! 🚆☀️

Our expanded weekday schedule means even more service between Albuquerque and Santa Fe, including a morning trip to Santa Fe, a new midday train from Santa Fe, and a late-night Thursday train from Santa Fe.

Whether you're commuting to work, catching a free Summer Scene concert, exploring the Santa Fe Railyard, dining downtown, or planning a day trip, we've got more options to get you there and back!

Check out the schedule and plan your ride today: https://riometro.org/226/Weekday

06/08/2026

Are you a cyclist aged 50 or older? Take the 50+ Cycling Survey to help our regional transportation partners understand how to adapt policy, programs, and design to meet the needs to older riders: https://tinyurl.com/ns385bp7

Did you know today is World Bicycle Day? We thought it'd be a good opportunity to announce a 50+ Cycling Survey that is open to people age 50 and older so that older cyclists' thoughts on cycling can be better understood. https://tinyurl.com/ns385bp7

06/06/2026

School's out and adventure is calling! ☀️🚆

Now through July 31, youth ages 17 and under ride the Rail Runner FREE all summer long! Gather your family and friends, hop on board, and discover new destinations, exciting events, museums, trails, parks, and more across central New Mexico.

Learn more and start planning your summer adventures: https://www.riometro.org/492/Youth-Ride-Free-Summer-2026

06/05/2026

Happy National Donut Day! 🍩

For this , we're taking a sweet trip down memory lane with these New Mexico and Rail Runner-inspired donuts.