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    • Virginia Railway Express (VRE)

    Alexandria, VA 22314

    COMPANY OVERVIEW

    About Virginia Railway Express (VRE)

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    1500 King Street, Suite 202
    Alexandria, VA 22314
    United States
    http://www.vre.org/
    703.684.1001
    703.684.1313

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    Virginia Railway Express (VRE)
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    VRE provides commuter rail service from the Northern Virginia suburbs to Alexandria, Crystal City and downtown Washington, D.C., along the I-66 and I-95 corridors.

    Products and Press Releases

    VPRA
    VPRA purchases Manassas Line from Norfolk Southern Corporation.
    Rail

    VPRA purchases Manassas Line from Norfolk Southern Corporation

    Virginia Passenger Rail Authority
    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

    Virginia Passenger Rail Authority
    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 ...
    VRE
    Rail

    MDOT MTA, VRE launch cross-honor program to enhance commuter connectivity

    Maryland Transit Administration (MTA)
    Aug. 9, 2024
    Under the new agreement, passengers with a weekly, monthly or 10-trip ticket purchased on the MARC or VRE system to Union Station can utilize that ticket to transfer to the other...
    VPRA
    Rail

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

    Virginia Passenger Rail Authority
    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

    May 23, 2024
    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...
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    Management

    VRE’s commissions approves FY 2025 budget and six-year CIP

    Jan. 17, 2024
    VRE’s FY 2025 operating budget totals $119.9 million, which is an increase of 10 percent from the FY 2024 budget, while the 1.3 billion CIP includes improvements at 12 stations...
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    Management

    Virginia Commonwealth Transportation Board approves new funding policies for VRE and WMATA

    Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT)
    Sept. 21, 2023
    The policies change the way the VRE is funded and reforms the governance and funding of the WMATA.
    VRE
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    Facilities

    VRE opens new Lifecycle Overhaul and Upgrade Facility

    July 3, 2023
    The new facility allows VRE to perform expanded maintenance on its railcars and locomotives onsite in Spotsylvania County, Va.

    Articles & News

    Virginia Railway Express
    The existing station at Crystal City.
    Infrastructure

    VRE approved for $20 million in funding through 1-395/95 Commuter Choice program

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    June 5, 2023
    The funding will be used to reestablish VRE’s Amtrak Step-Up program, as well as relocate and expand the Crystal City commuter rail station.
    Northern Virginia Transportation Commission
    The value of transit in northern Virginia in 2018 versus 2025 based on NVTC studies.
    Management

    Transit’s value to northern Virginia: $1.5 billion

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    June 2, 2023
    At least two-thirds of the estimated annual personal income and sales tax revenue generated by transit in northern Virginia can be attributed to WMATA’s Metrorail system.
    Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation
    DJ Stadtler
    Management

    DJ Stadtler to lead VPRA as executive director

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    April 9, 2021
    Stadtler is a known leader among rail professionals and will work to deliver $3.7 billion in rail improvements throughout Virginia.
    Screen shot from Gov. Ralph Northam Facebook stream
    Officials signed agreements for the Transforming Rail in Virginia initiative on March 30 at the Amtrak/VRE station in Alexandria, Va.
    Infrastructure

    Virginia, VRE, CSX and Amtrak sign expansive rail investment agreement

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    March 31, 2021
    The $3.7 billion Transforming Rail in Virginia plan is designed to boost the commonwealth’s economy while enhancing movement of both passenger and freight trains.

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    VRE
    Sharon Bulova at a 2015 ceremony when locomotive V62 was named after her.
    Management

    Former VRE operations board chair to receive APTA distinguished service award

    Sept. 4, 2020
    Sharon Bulova was honored for decades-long efforts to ensure the region is served by high-quality, high-capacity transit.
    VRE Twitter
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    Rail

    VRE extends operations and maintenance contracts with Keolis

    June 11, 2020
    The contracts allow for continuity in rail service.
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    Management

    Virginia Railway Express announces new acting CEO

    Nov. 18, 2019
    Richard Dalton has been chosen for the role.
    Management

    VRE Operations Board recommends leadership transition

    Oct. 21, 2019
    VRE CEO Doug Alen will step down.
    Rail

    Virginia Railway Express recognized for excellence in financial reporting

    July 11, 2019
    The Government Finance Officers Association (GROA) has awarded the Virginia Railway Express (VRE) with the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for...
    Rail

    Virginia Railway Express Selects Rockwell Collins’ ARINC RailwayNetSM for Hosted PTC Solution

    Rockwell Collins
    Oct. 5, 2017
    Working to increase safety and reliability and with a focus on meeting the Positive Train Control requirements mandated by the Rail Safety Improvement Act
    Michelle McGinnis
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    Management

    VRE Operations Board Member Gary Skinner Recognized by the Virginia Transit Association

    May 29, 2017
    On Wednesday, May 24, the Virginia Transit Association (VTA) named The Honorable Gary Skinner, Spotsylvania County Board of Supervisors, as the 2017 winner of the Outstanding ...
    Rail

    VRE Honors Major Contributors at Board Recognition Ceremony

    May 16, 2017
    On Saturday, May 13, 2017 at 10:00 a.m., the Virginia Railway Express held a ceremony at its Broad Run Station to honor four distinguished individuals that have made outstanding...