By David C. Lester, Managing Editor, RT&S Magazine; July 13, 2020
New Mexico’s Rio Metro Regional Transit District, also known as Rail Runner Express commuter rail system is running several trains per day during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there are no passengers on the trains. Service has been suspended indefinitely until there is either a major improvement in or complete resolution for the coronavirus.
Rail Runner continues to run trains so the engineers and conductors can keep their skills up, test and correct any issues with the road’s new Positive Train Control (PTC) system, and to keep the equipment moving and serviced.