Construction of the New Mexico Rail Runner Express Operations and Maintenance Facility (Omf)
FY2026 ended Sep 30 · data still posting · data as of 2026-11-01†
† DoD contract data posts to USAspending about 90 days after award.
A single federal award, with both ends of the trail linked.
Award NM-2026-038 is a grant from the Department of Transportation, $17.2M obligated, FY2026 to FY2033, for Construction of the New Mexico Rail Runner Express Operations and Maintenance Facility (Omf). The work is performed in New Mexico. Source
Description
Application Purpose: This Grant Will Fund the Construction of the New Mexico Rail Runner Express Operations and Maintenance Facility (Omf). ; Activities Performed: Rio Metro Will Use These Funds to Construct the First Phase of the Omf Which Will Feature a Maintenance Shop with Two Repair/Maintenance/Inspection Tracks Heavy Crane Storerooms Tool Storage Offices Etc.; Service Station; Additional Yard Track for More Efficient Train Movements and Storage Within the Omf; Parking Areas; Utilities; and Drainage Improvements That Will Correct Standing-Water Issues During Major Rain Events.; Expected Outcomes: Among Other Benefits the Omf Will: --Eliminate Documented Risks to Employees from the Outdoor Maintenance of Rolling Stock as Well as the Use of Portable Equipment on Uneven Terrain --Provide a Climate-Controlled and Durable Working Environment Where Tools and Parts Are Close at Hand--Reduce the Cost and Time Required to Complete Major Maintenance Tasks--Allow Rio Metro to Demolish Dilapidated Buildings Dating to the 1950S/1960S--IMPROVE Resiliency to Flooding and Eliminates Weather-Related Interference with Maintenance Tasks--Eliminate Exposure of Fuel Lubricants and Fluids to Weather Events--Mitigate Concerns Identified in Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments Associated with Past Railroad Use--Reduce Exterior Lighting Noise and Dust Levels to Surrounding Neighborhoods--Remain Located Near the Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station Which Minimizes Deadhead; Intended Beneficiaries: This Project Will Primarily Improve the Working Conditions for the Employees Who Maintain Rail Runner Rolling Stock. Rail Runner Passengers Will Also Benefit from the More Efficient Maintenance of Rolling Stock.; Subrecipient Activities: None