Anyone who frequently uses the slug lines to commute is bound to experience something out of the ordinary from time to time. When asked, most slugs could probably manage to recall a unique personality or situation they’ve experienced at some point of their travels.
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. — Two overhead, cantilevered sign structures will be removed on Interstate 95 in the Fredericksburg area this week following recent inspections of the structures.
Beginning at 9 p.m. on Wednesday, March 21, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will remove an overhead sign arm on northbound I-95 at mile marker 117.5, near Exit 118 at Thornburg. Two right lanes of northbound I-95 will be closed for the operation, which is expected to conclude by 3 a.m.
WOODBRIDGE, Va. — A recently created distribution list may provide some relief for commuters who travel to and from Mark Center.
Metro today unveiled a new system map to reflect enhanced rush hour service—called Rush Plus—beginning June 18.
Rush Plus is an expansion of rush hour service that will result in additional trains between Mt. Vernon Square and Greenbelt, and between Vienna and Court House, as well as new transfer-free travel opportunities between stations on several lines. Rush Plus is designed to ease crowding, improve the commuting experience for Metrorail riders on the Orange, Blue, Green and Yellow lines, and prepare for the future Silver Line.
STAFFORD, Va. — A road that carries commuters and thousands of school children is about to get an improvement.
Stafford County transportation officials Thursday held a public meeting about improvements to Mountain View Road. Last night, officials showed plans for improving about a half-mile stretch of the two lane road between Rose Hill Farm Drive and Pickett Lane. It’s the second section of a two-phase project aimed at modernizing the road, a thoroughfare which carries students to Margaret Brent Elementary and Mountain View High schools.
WOODBRIDGE, Va. — The trip home on Virginia Railway Express’ Fredericksburg line will be slower than normal today after ordered heat restrictions will reduce train speeds.
Forecasted record high temperatures prompted the owner of the railroad, CSX, to order trains to proceed down the tracks slower than normal. Usually seen during the hotter summer months, heat orders are usually issued to avoid cracked rails along the line.
By Pia Talwar
Capital News Service
RICHMOND, Va. – It seemed like a simple task: posting “Children at Play” signs near Middleburg Elementary School in Loudoun County so drivers would be especially alert for youngsters crossing the street or retrieving stray balls.
The new 7000 Series Metro rail car was unveiled today on the web.
The new cars are missing Metro’s uniform brown exterior paint scheme, and the multicolored seating many riders have become accustomed to.
Daylight-saving time begins at 2 a.m. on Sunday which means changes to schedules around the region – including Metro rail.
Clocks will move ahead one hour at 2 a.m. and the transit system that ferries riders between Virginia and Washington will close earlier.
Virginia Railway Express CEO Dale Zehner will take question during an online forum at noon.
VRE officials said Zehner will try to answer as many questions about the commuter rail service as he can in an hour. The railroad regularly uses online forums to communicate with its riders.
