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Virginia Railway Express (VRE)

1500 King Street, Suite 202
Alexandria, VA 22314
United States
703.684.1001
703.684.1313

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Virginia Railway Express (VRE)
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VRE provides commuter rail service from the Northern Virginia suburbs to Alexandria, Crystal City and downtown Washington, D.C., along the I-66 and I-95 corridors.

Press Releases

VRPA
project map shows where new rail bridge and new pedestrian bridge connect to current infrastructure
The Long Bridge Project encompasses a 1.8-mile railroad corridor between Arlington, Va., and Washington, D.C.
Jan. 21, 2025
The switches will support ongoing maintenance of VRE’s locomotive fleet at the Crossroads Maintenance and Storage Facility in Fredericksburg, Va.
Nov. 14, 2024
Virginia Passenger Rail Authority
The completion of a $27.5 million improvement project at the Quantico train station was celebrated by the VRE and the VPRA with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Nov. 1.
The $27.5 million project included construction of a pedestrian bridge, center platform and extension of an existing platform.
Nov. 4, 2024
VPRA
VPRA purchases Manassas Line from Norfolk Southern Corporation.
The purchase of the Manassas Line will aid VPRA in expanding VRE service with evening and weekend frequencies.
Sept. 6, 2024
VPRA
The VPRA Board advanced an agreement with Norfolk Southern Corporation to purchase the Manassas Line and gain access to the N-Line.
Through the new agreement, VPRA will have the ability to extend its state-supported Amtrak Virginia service to the New River Valley sooner and at a lower cost than originally ...
Aug. 28, 2024
VRE
VRE train.
Under the new agreement, passengers with a weekly, monthly or 10-trip ticket purchased on the MARC or VRE system to Union Station can utilize that ticket to transfer to the other...
Aug. 9, 2024
The nearly $30 million in projects will be funded as part of NVTC's I-66 Commuter Choice program, which reinvests toll revenues into projects that demonstrate the ability to ...
June 7, 2024
VPRA
VPRA has entered preliminary discussions with Norfolk Southern Corporation for a new rail agreement.
The agreement would feature the purchase of the Manassas Line and the pursuit of an option to extend passenger rail service to the New River Valley on the Norfolk Southern Corporation...
June 5, 2024
VRE
VRE train.
The $14.4 million project enhances the passenger experience, increases safety for VRE riders and pedestrians and restores the iconic image of the station and surrounding infrastructure...
May 23, 2024
VRE
VRE train.
VRE’s FY 2025 operating budget totals $119.9 million, which is an increase of 10 percent from the FY 2024 budget, while the 1.3 billion CIP includes improvements at 12 stations...
Jan. 17, 2024

Articles

Virginia Railway Express
The existing station at Crystal City.
The funding will be used to reestablish VRE’s Amtrak Step-Up program, as well as relocate and expand the Crystal City commuter rail station.
June 5, 2023
Northern Virginia Transportation Commission
The value of transit in northern Virginia in 2018 versus 2025 based on NVTC studies.
At least two-thirds of the estimated annual personal income and sales tax revenue generated by transit in northern Virginia can be attributed to WMATA’s Metrorail system.
June 2, 2023
Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation
DJ Stadtler
Stadtler is a known leader among rail professionals and will work to deliver $3.7 billion in rail improvements throughout Virginia.
April 9, 2021
Screen shot from Gov. Ralph Northam Facebook stream
Officials signed agreements for the Transforming Rail in Virginia initiative on March 30 at the Amtrak/VRE station in Alexandria, Va.
The $3.7 billion Transforming Rail in Virginia plan is designed to boost the commonwealth’s economy while enhancing movement of both passenger and freight trains.
March 31, 2021

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DRPT
The Virginia Commonwealth Transportation Board has approved new policies that change the way the VRE is funded and reforms the governance and funding of the WMATA.
The policies change the way the VRE is funded and reforms the governance and funding of the WMATA.
Sept. 21, 2023
During the program, Hill will support VRE’s staff with comprehensive schedule, budget, quality, procurement, document control and project management services.
July 12, 2023
VRE
The VRE has opened its new LOU Facility.
The new facility allows VRE to perform expanded maintenance on its railcars and locomotives onsite in Spotsylvania County, Va.
July 3, 2023
VRE
Sharon Bulova at a 2015 ceremony when locomotive V62 was named after her.
Sharon Bulova was honored for decades-long efforts to ensure the region is served by high-quality, high-capacity transit.
Sept. 4, 2020
VRE Twitter
Vre Twitter
The contracts allow for continuity in rail service.
June 11, 2020
VRE
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Richard Dalton has been chosen for the role.
Nov. 18, 2019
VRE CEO Doug Alen will step down.
Oct. 21, 2019
The Government Finance Officers Association (GROA) has awarded the Virginia Railway Express (VRE) with the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for...
July 11, 2019
Working to increase safety and reliability and with a focus on meeting the Positive Train Control requirements mandated by the Rail Safety Improvement Act
Oct. 5, 2017
Michelle McGinnis
Gary Skinner.
On Wednesday, May 24, the Virginia Transit Association (VTA) named The Honorable Gary Skinner, Spotsylvania County Board of Supervisors, as the 2017 winner of the Outstanding ...
May 29, 2017
On Saturday, May 13, 2017 at 10:00 a.m., the Virginia Railway Express held a ceremony at its Broad Run Station to honor four distinguished individuals that have made outstanding...
May 16, 2017