Rail Runner gets winter welcome
As snow blankets area, about 800, including governor, take part in inaugural ride
| The New Mexican
Posted: Monday, December 15, 2008 - 12/16/08
Posted: Monday, December 15, 2008 - 12/16/08
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"All aboard!" came a jovial voice on the train's loudspeaker "This is Governor Bill Richardson. Are you happy to be on the Rail Runner?"
About 800 elected officials, government workers and others joined the governor in a cheer as they rode the inaugural New Mexico Rail Runner Express train between Santa Fe and Albuquerque on Monday morning.
Several people brought their children along for the ride, including Santa Fe City Councilor Ronald Trujillo and his wife, Amber. Their kids, Hunter, 10, and Krystianna, 6, looked out the window as the train sliced through the snowy landscape.
"I figured this is a special day," said Trujillo, who felt a little guilty that the children were not at school. "But this a historical day for the city of Santa Fe, and I wanted my family to be here."
Regular commuter service between the cities begins Wednesday. Look for a complete schedule in Wednesday's New Mexican. For more information, log on to www.nmrailrunner.com.
Rail Runner video
About 800 elected officials, government workers and others joined the governor in a cheer as they rode the inaugural New Mexico Rail Runner Express train between Santa Fe and Albuquerque on Monday morning.
Several people brought their children along for the ride, including Santa Fe City Councilor Ronald Trujillo and his wife, Amber. Their kids, Hunter, 10, and Krystianna, 6, looked out the window as the train sliced through the snowy landscape.
"I figured this is a special day," said Trujillo, who felt a little guilty that the children were not at school. "But this a historical day for the city of Santa Fe, and I wanted my family to be here."
Regular commuter service between the cities begins Wednesday. Look for a complete schedule in Wednesday's New Mexican. For more information, log on to www.nmrailrunner.com.
Rail Runner video
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