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commuter train uses biodiesel
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Dennis Story
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Oct 10, 2006 06:08 PDT
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Governor Richardson announces Rail Runner will run on
Biodiesel Fuel
New commuter train one of the first in the country to use biodiesel
fuel
(07-28-06) As part of his effort to address sustainable resources,
Governor Bill Richardson announced that the new commuter train - the New
Mexico Rail Runner Express – will start running on biodiesel fuel.
“I am committed to promoting clean renewable energy in New Mexico,”
said New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson. “American made renewable energy
sources increase national security and help protect our air and water. The
Rail Runner is fast and clean, and -- with the switch to biodiesel -- it
will be green as well.”
The Rail Runner is one of the first commuter rail systems in the
country to use biodiesel. The fuel, which is made from the vegetable waste
of farm products, is 20-percent less expensive than regular diesel fuel. –
that’s about 30-cents a gallon cheaper.
“This goes hand-in-hand with our continued commitment to environmental
responsibility. With rising gasoline prices it’s a wise decision to explore
and utilize alternative fuel sources,” Transportation Secretary Rhonda
Faught said.
“From our perspective, this fuel source burns much more efficiently
and much cleaner for the environment”, says Lawrence Rael, Mid-Region
Council of Governments Executive Director. “The Council of Governments is
extremely sensitive to doing what is right for the environment, and looking
toward renewable resources is right in line with that way of thinking”.
Rail Runner Express service began carrying passengers between
Bernalillo and Albuquerque two weeks ago.
Contacts:
a.. Augusta Meyers, MRCOG Communications Mgr. 505-239-8612,
amey-@mrcog-nm.gov
b.. S.U. Mahesh, NM Department of Transportation (505) 490-0976
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<P class=redbold><STRONG>Governor Richardson announces Rail Runner will
run on <BR>Biodiesel Fuel</STRONG></P><STRONG>New commuter train one of
the first in the country to use biodiesel fuel</STRONG>
<P align=left>(07-28-06) As part of his effort to address sustainable
resources, <A href="http://www.governor.state.nm.us/index2.php">Governor
Bill Richardson</A> announced that the new commuter train - the New Mexico
Rail Runner Express – will start running on biodiesel fuel. </P>
<P>“I am committed to promoting clean renewable energy in New Mexico,”
said New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson. “American made renewable energy
sources increase national security and help protect our air and water. The
Rail Runner is fast and clean, and -- with the switch to biodiesel -- it
will be green as well.” </P>
<P>The Rail Runner is one of the first commuter rail systems in the
country to use biodiesel. The fuel, which is made from the vegetable waste
of farm products, is 20-percent less expensive than regular diesel fuel. –
that’s about 30-cents a gallon cheaper. </P>
<P>“This goes hand-in-hand with our continued commitment to environmental
responsibility. With rising gasoline prices it’s a wise decision to
explore and utilize alternative fuel sources,” Transportation Secretary
Rhonda Faught said.</P>
<P> “From our perspective, this fuel source burns much more
efficiently and much cleaner for the environment”, says Lawrence Rael,
Mid-Region Council of Governments Executive Director. “The Council of
Governments is extremely sensitive to doing what is right for the
environment, and looking toward renewable resources is right in line with
that way of thinking”.</P>
<P>Rail Runner Express service began carrying passengers between
Bernalillo and Albuquerque two weeks ago. </P>
<P><STRONG>Contacts: </STRONG></P>
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<LI>Augusta Meyers, MRCOG Communications Mgr. 505-239-8612, <A
href="mailto:amey-@mrcog-nm.gov">amey-@mrcog-nm.gov</A>
<LI>S.U. Mahesh, NM Department of Transportation (505) 490-0976
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