Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT)

May 4th, 2011

DRPT

1313 East Main Street Suite 300

Richmond, VA 23219

http://www.drpt.virginia.gov

Phone:804.786.4440

Fax:804.225.3752

DRPT's three primary areas of activity (rail, public transportation, and commuter services) focus on the movement of people and goods throughout Virginia.

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Virginia and CSX announce landmark rail agreement

The agreement will expand reliability and service on Virginia’s rail lines by separating passenger and freight operations.

DRPT announces Virginia Breeze route expansions, second anniversary sweepstakes

Routes serving Danville to Washington D.C., and Martinsville to Richmond are set to launch in 2020.

DRPT announces October as Passenger Rail Month in Virginia

The commonwealth celebrates 10 years of state-supported passenger rail.

Commonwealth commemorates 10 years of Virginia-sponsored passenger rail service

Expanding passenger rail has improved mobility for Virginians and led to significant ridership increase over the last decade.

FRA signs ROD for D.C. to Richmond higher speed rail project

With the ROD in hand, the project completes environmental clearance and is eligible for additional federal funding.

Fairfax County and Dominion Energy partner on autonomous shuttle pilot

With a $250,000 grant from DRPT, the pilot is the first state-funded autonomous public transportation demonstration project in Virginia.

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Virginia and CSX announce landmark rail agreement

The agreement will expand reliability and service on Virginia’s rail lines by separating passenger and freight operations.

DRPT announces Virginia Breeze route expansions, second anniversary sweepstakes

Routes serving Danville to Washington D.C., and Martinsville to Richmond are set to launch in 2020.

DRPT announces October as Passenger Rail Month in Virginia

The commonwealth celebrates 10 years of state-supported passenger rail.

Commonwealth commemorates 10 years of Virginia-sponsored passenger rail service

Expanding passenger rail has improved mobility for Virginians and led to significant ridership increase over the last decade.

FRA signs ROD for D.C. to Richmond higher speed rail project

With the ROD in hand, the project completes environmental clearance and is eligible for additional federal funding.

Fairfax County and Dominion Energy partner on autonomous shuttle pilot

With a $250,000 grant from DRPT, the pilot is the first state-funded autonomous public transportation demonstration project in Virginia.

Additional Amtrak Service to Norfolk Begins March 4th

Hampton Roads citizens will soon have more options to avoid traffic and congestion in tunnels and on Interstates 64 and 95 with the Monday, March 4th, debut of a second Amtrak train service serving Norfolk.

Virginia Celebrates Bike to Work Week May 14-18

The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation encouraged Virginians to participate in Bike to Work Week May 14‐18, 2018.

Federal Transit Administration Certifies Virginia’s State Safety Oversight Program for The Tide Light Rail System

The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation has announced that the Federal Transit Administration has certified the Commonwealth’s State Safety Oversight (SSO) Program for The Tide.

Virginia Public Transportation Agencies Implementing Innovative Driver Assistance Technology

The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation has announced the cooperative statewide procurement of Mobileye Shield+ Driver Assistance System (DAS) technology for all public transportation providers in Virginia.