New Mexico Rail Runner Express Commuter Train

New Mexico’s Rail Runner Express is a commuter railroad that travels between the cities of Santa Fe, Albuquerque, and Belen. The service began operations in 2006 with a fleet of 9 MP36PH-3C locomotives and 22 Bombardier bilevel cars. Let’s take a look at the Rail Runner in operation as it travels along through the Land of Enchantment.

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[nmccw]

Thanks for showcasing our little commuter railway. NM Railrunner Express (NMRX) is administered by the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) and the Rio Metro Regional Transit District (Rio Metro) and is currently operated by Herzog Transit Services.

[DCProductions]

Thanks for giving some attention to the RailRunner, especially since I don't usually see many videos on American commuter trains.

Incidentally I find these commuter trains more interesting than American freight trains, simply because they're more obscure and therefore more significant to me. My favourite U.S. commuter train is the Music City Star in Tennessee.

[AmadorCowboy]

We lived in ABQ back in the '60's. My father made many, many trips back and forth to Santa Fe for business. He always said that they should build a commuter railway along that corridor. Glad to see his dream finally came true even though he is no longer around to appreciate it.

[moisesm]

I got to ride this train from Santa Fe to Albuquerque a couple of years ago it was a nice experience.

[superbaddy]

I love this system. From the clever paint scheme to those amazing K5LAs on the Cab Cars and Hybrid K3LAs on the MP36s. I wish there was more audio of their horns on YouTube.

Also, I always wondered what those small tower-like structures on the roofs of the Cab Cars are...

[ceridyan]

Nice to see those double decker trains.

[MiddleboroLakevilleRailfan]

This railroad is rarely filmed thanks for sharing!

[CRXnick]

I love the design on the railrunner, one of my favorite BBL designs

[mishaklest]

Im love these trains arts, They're perfect. Childhood :)

[ItsRailfanAmelia]

I absolutely love the Canadian E-Bells on the cab cars (8:13 bc I like to loop this xD)

[kevp]

I Love those Mexico Trains so Much. :-D

[LincsVintageGames]

Man I've always loved the look of this train

[TrainsDirectVictoria]

i used to go on this all the time as a kid. good memories

[agbabq]

used to take the rail runner to go to school haha good times

[mr.dingbat]

That’s a cool train ! I call it The Chicken Liner as a nickname

[charlottevarela]

I love the rail runner i think looks cool. i love riding on the rail runner express and mp36 103 is my favorite locomotive

[YardLimit]

Always fun to see what others do with the trains in your own backyard. Nice work, Mike.

[Towabear]

I sure do love riding the Rail Runner! I'm kind of disappointed that COVID-19 had to ruin it.

[fakecumberland]

One of the things I did on my visit to NM when I turned 30 (2009) was to ride the train from Belen to Santa Fe and back. Great idea!

[overpoweredsteamproduction]

If by chance you’re ever in New Mexico again, I recommend going to Madrid as a very rare steam locomotive is there and is being prepared for restoration