Project: New Mexico Rail Runner Express
Summary
The New Mexico Rail Runner is a 97-mile commuter rail connecting downtown Albuquerque and Santa Fe, NM. Construction of the first phase of the project (from Bernalillo to Belen) began in 2005, on the tracks already in use by Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) freight trains and the service began in December 2006. The second phase which stretched the Rail Runner service to Santa Fe, was completed in 2008.
Characteristics and Setting
Classification/Type
New Transit Line
Transportation Mode
Light Rail
Usage
3,492
Length (mi)
97.00
Economic Distress
0.91
Population Density (ppl/sq mi)
363
Population Growth Rate (%)
1.3%
Employment Growth Rate (%)
1.3%
Market Size
856,643
Airport Travel Distance (mi)
3.8000
Topography
12
Geography
Region
Southwest
State
NM
County
Valencia, Bernalillo, Sandoval, & Santa Fe
City
Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Belen, & Bernalillo
Urban/Class Level
Metro
Local Area
N/A
Impact Area
N/A
Transportation System
None
Timing
Initial Study Date
2004
Post Construction Study Date
2013
Construction Start Date
2005
Construction End Date
2008
Months Duration
38
Costs
Project Year of Expenditure (YOE)
2008
Planned Cost (YOE $)
N/A
Actual Cost (YOE $)
$400,000,000
Actual Cost (2022$)
$626,089,000
Pre/Post Conditions
NOTE: All pre/post dollar values are in 2022$
Transportation
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Impacts
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Case Location
Narrative
New Mexico Rail Runner Express
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