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Officials Unveil Expanded Quantico Train Station

By Dalila Conde

Transportation officials held a ribbon cutting for a newly expanded Quantico Station in Virginia with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on November 1, 2024.

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VRE Ridership Increases Slightly as System Adjusts to the ‘New Normal’

By Uriah Kiser

As the Virginia Railway Express (VRE) heads into 2025, its proposed budget reflects its challenges and opportunities in a post-COVID world. The budget discussed at the October 18, 2024, Operations Board meeting outlines plans to support ridership recovery, maintain reliable service, and position VRE for future growth as a regional rail provider.

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Quantico Station to Celebrate Major Upgrades with November Ribbon Cutting

By Uriah Kiser
A Virginia Railway Express train pulls into the Fredericksburg train station. [Photo: Uriah Kiser/PLN]

In November 2024, the Virginia Railway Express (VRE) will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of significant improvements to the Quantico Station, a key hub on the Fredericksburg Line.

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$1 Deal Seals 20-Year Lease Extension for Broad Run Station Parking

By Uriah Kiser

VRE Operations Board Proposes Extension of Broad Run Station Parking Lease

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State to Purchase Manassas Rail Line to Expand Passenger Service

By Uriah Kiser

The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority has reached a new deal with Norfolk Southern to extend its state-supported Amtrak service to the New River Valley by 2028, while avoiding a costly tunnel upgrade and making it easier to eventually bring service to Bristol.

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Fredericksburg and Stafford Prepare for Major Rail Infrastructure Upgrade

By Uriah Kiser
A Virginia Railway Express train pulls into the Fredericksburg train station. [Photo: Uriah Kiser/PLN]

The Fredericksburg Metropolitan Area Planning Organization is educating residents about a major project to expand rail capacity in Fredericksburg and Stafford County by adding a third railroad track.

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VRE Considers Manassas Airport-Alexandria Shuttle Service

By Uriah Kiser
A Virginia Railway Express train pulls into the Fredericksburg train station. [Photo: Uriah Kiser/PLN]

Virginia Railway Express (VRE) is exploring introducing a new midday shuttle service and a potential rail connection to Manassas Regional Airport.

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VRE Adjusts Fare, Children Ride Free

By Uriah Kiser

Effective July 1, 2024, the Virginia Railway Express (VRE) will update its fare structure for the first time in five years, alongside a new policy benefiting children. Passengers aged 18 and under will travel for free when accompanied by a paying adult.

Adult fares will see a five percent increase. For example, travelers from Spotsylvania Station to Union Station in Washington, D.C., will pay $0.65 more for single-ride tickets and $18 more for monthly passes.

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VRE getting cozier with Maryland’s MARC trains; to Reinstate Cross-Honor Agreement

By Uriah Kiser

The Virginia Railway Express (VRE) and Maryland Area Regional Commuter (MARC) services are set to strengthen their collaboration.

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VRE Eyes Ridership Boost with New Saturday Service and Fredericksburg Station Upgrades

By Uriah Kiser
Officials cut the ribbon on $14.4 million worth of improvements to the Fredericksburg VRE station.

Virginia Railway Express (VRE) is optimistic about increasing its ridership by introducing Saturday service.

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