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Follow up: Man struck by VRE train in Fredericksburg dies

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

We’re just learning of a 21-year-old Fredericksburg man struck and killed by a Virginia Railway Express train on December 9. 

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Trespasser on the tracks: VRE cancels Fredericksburg line morning trains

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All remaining a.m. Fredericksburg line trains have been canceled due to an incident involving a trespasser.

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VRE Santa Trains return December 10 after 2-year hiatus

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A holiday tradition cherished by thousands of Northern Virginia families, the Virginia Railway Express (VRE) Santa Trains will return on Saturday, December 10, after a two-year hiatus.

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VRE biggest ridership declines in Fairfax, Prince William. Sups question subsidies

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

Ridership on Virginia Railway Express continues to decline in the most populated jurisdictions served by the commuter rail service. 

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VRE free, reduced fares continue; Riders slow to return

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Virginia Railway Express will continue to offer free fares for riders who board at stations from Springfield and Backlick Road, Arlington, and Washington, D.C., in zones one, two, and three, respectively.

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Riverside Station to transform neighborhood at Woodbridge VRE

By Uriah Kiser

Two developers will breathe new life into Woodbridge with a new development containing nearly 1,000 new homes and retail shops.

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Commuter lots barely used, Prince William aims to build largest yet, $53 million parking tower

By Potomac Local News
An artists rendering of a new Neabsco parking garage presented in 2019.

The Prince William County Department of Transportation aims to build a seven-story, $53 million parking garage near Wegmans grocery store in Woodbridge.

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VRE warns of shutdown in the face of a looming fright railroad strike

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

Virginia Railway Express trains could stay in the station on Friday as a nationwide railroad strike looms.

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VRE goes fare-free in 8 days

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

Virginia Railway Express (VRE) passengers will ride free during September and between certain stations in Northern Virginia and the District of Columbia during October.

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VRE to go fare-free in September as Metro closes Blue and Yellow lines south of DCA

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

Virginia Railway Express (VRE) passengers will ride free during September and between certain stations in Northern Virginia and the District of Columbia during October.

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