Many crtics said that after the free introductory Rail Runner service, that ended after the X-mas holidays, usage of the train would dramatically drop off when people would have to start paying for the service.
Wrong.
That hasn't been the case at all...
Rail Runner riders pack trains to Santa Fe
It's a big problem the Rail Runner doesn't necessarily mind having, but would still like to resolve. So many people are packing trains to Santa Fe, some passengers are forced to stand for the whole ride.
A massive game of musical chairs is how a lot of passengers start their ride. Open seats are rare during some morning rides to Santa Fe.
The unlucky, and there have been many, have to stand for more than an hour.
"They need to add more cars for starters," said one rider. [...]
This past Saturday, 5,500 passengers rode the Rail Runner. That’s up 1,000 from the previous weekend.
Lawrence Rael of the Rail Runner says the crowds prove the need for the train and he says it’s even more of a reason for service to Santa Fe to expand.
"If folks will be patient with us, give us a couple of more months, we'll get together and see what we can put together," Rael said.
Rael says that could even mean Sunday routes to Santa Fe. He says it's possible they could announce that sort of service before the end of this year.
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