Caroline and King George counties to receive increased attention for planning projects starting later this year.
GWRC establishes new committee for focus on rural transportation
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VRE Apologizes, Explains Delays
“Both delays were the result of mechanical issues, and while the assumption may be the root cause was the same, it was not.”
VRE Implements New Schedules March 6
Schedule changes have been made on the Fredericksburg and Manassas lines.
VRE Holding Public Hearings on Proposed Fare Increase
A three percent fare increase is proposed.
Tim Kaine Hopeful for Bipartisanship in Transportation, Infrastructure Spending
Kaine was in Spotsylvania talking with local and state officials.
VRE Statement on Tuesday’s Fredericksburg Line Delays
On Tuesday afternoon, only the trains designated with an “S” on the schedule will operate.
VRE Sees Record Ridership Due to Metro SafeTrack Work
VRE experienced its highest ever single-day ridership on July 12, 2016.
Officials Answer Questions about DC2RVA Rail Options in Fredericksburg
Residents voiced concerns about the possibility of a Fredericksburg bypass being built through their neighborhood or on their property.
VRE Completes Spotsylvania Third Track Project
The project enhances capacity on the rail line.
Virginia Railway Express Introduces Mobile App
VRE offers passengers a free mobile app for paying and validating fares.
Spotsylvania Supervisor Gary Skinner Appointed VRE Board Chairman
The 2016 slate of officers was unanimously approved at a recent VRE Operations Board meeting.
Fredericksburg Should Better Promote its Amtrak, VRE Connection
A letter to the editor by Dan Peacock, member, Virginia Association of Railway Patrons (VARP).
VRE Toys for Tots Collection Wednesday Morning
Donations will be accepted on morning trains Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015.
VRE to Run New Train and Schedules Starting November 30
The new round-trip Fredericksburg Line train begins service on November 30, 2015.
VRE Schedule Changes Begin November 30
Schedule changes effect both the Fredericksburg and Manassas lines.
Spotsylvania VRE Station Opens November 16
The first train will depart Spotsylvania Station at 4:57 a.m. Monday, Nov. 16.
VRE Welcomes Spotsylvania “to the Fast Track”
The Spotsylvania VRE commuter rail station opened Monday, Nov. 16, 2015.
VRE Service Disruption Averted with PTC Extension
The deadline for Positive Train Control safety measures was extended three years.
VRE To Suspend Service Without PTC Extension
The Northern Virginia and the Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commissions, owners of VRE, will discuss the issue at their November 5 meetings.
VRE Receives TSA’s Highest Security Rating
VRE is among only five rail and mass transit agencies to receive the “Gold Standard” rating.
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