New Mexico Revives Light Rail Idea

New Mexico is looking seriously at a long-debated concept to establish a light-rail line between Santa Fe and Albuquerque.

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July 14, 2003, 3:00 AM PDT

By Chris Steins @planetizen

"Referring to previous railway plans in the 1980s and 1990s that went nowhere, Richardson said, 'I know the idea for the 'bullet train' used to be derided. But I think we need to start being more visionary with our transportation.'.. A former state transportation planner who worked on previous railroad studies said chances of finally building such a service are better now than they were in the past."

Thanks to Governing News

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