Virginia Passenger Rail Authority

Richmond, VA 23219

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600 East Main Street
Suite 2125
Richmond, VA 23219
United States
http://www.vpra.virginia.gov

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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.
Infrastructure

Virginia Passenger Rail Authority, Virginia Railway Express complete Quantico train station improvement project

Nov. 4, 2024
The $27.5 million project included construction of a pedestrian bridge, center platform and extension of an existing platform.
VPRA
VPRA purchases Manassas Line from Norfolk Southern Corporation.
Rail

VPRA purchases Manassas Line from Norfolk Southern Corporation

Sept. 6, 2024
The purchase of the Manassas Line will aid VPRA in expanding VRE service with evening and weekend frequencies.
VPRA
The VPRA Board advanced an agreement with Norfolk Southern Corporation to purchase the Manassas Line and gain access to the N-Line.
Rail

VPRA Board advances agreement with Norfolk Southern Corporation to purchase Manassas Line, gain access to N-Line

Aug. 28, 2024
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 ...
VPRA
Rail

VPRA enters preliminary discussions with Norfolk Southern Corporation for new rail agreement

June 5, 2024
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...
VRE
Infrastructure

Virginia Railway Express cuts ribbon on Fredericksburg rail station improvements

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...
VPRA
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Infrastructure

VPRA selects Long Bridge-North and Franconia-Springfield Bypass project contractors

Dec. 8, 2023
VPRA has selected Skanska/Flatiron Joint Venture for the Long Bridge-North Package and Flatiron/Herzog Joint Venture for the Franconia-Springfield Bypass.
VRE
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Facilities

VRE opens new Lifecycle Overhaul and Upgrade Facility

The new facility allows VRE to perform expanded maintenance on its railcars and locomotives onsite in Spotsylvania County, Va.
Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation
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Infrastructure

FRA approves DRPT’s 2022 Statewide Rail Plan

The 2022 Statewide Rail Plan provides long-term guidance for Virginia’s transportation leadership to ensure the Commonwealth’s rail needs for people, communities and commerce ...
Virginia Passenger Rail Authority
Amtrak state supported routes saw a second consecutive month of record breaking ridership according to data from the VPRA and Amtrak.
Rail

Virginia intercity rail ridership continues its record-breaking streak

Oct. 6, 2022
August’s state-supported Amtrak trains in the commonwealth saw an 8.2 percent increase over July numbers.

Articles & News

Maryland Transit Administration
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Rail

Maryland, Delaware, Virginia to explore expanding MARC services

April 14, 2023
The framework agreements between MDOT MTA, Delaware Transit Corp. and the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority will examine expanding the rail service, which all agree, is critical...

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