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Amtrak Virginia Sets Another Ridership Record in April
NEWS RELEASE – May 21, 2025 Increases seen on all four corridors RICHMOND — Amtrak Virginia, the...
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May
Governor Glenn Youngkin Breaks Ground on New River Valley Rail Project
NEWS RELEASE – April 24, 2025 $264.5 million passenger rail project will extend Amtrak Virginia...
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Apr
Virginia and North Carolina Stations Remain the Busiest in the Southeast
NEWS RELEASE – April 7, 2025 Multiple departures, flexible service boosting growth WASHINGTON —...
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Apr
New Passenger Information Displays Improves Customer Experience at Main Street Station in Richmond
NEWS RELEASE – March 26, 2025 Upgrades improve accessibility and communications RICHMOND — To provide...
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Mar
Amtrak Virginia Sets All-Time Record with 2024 Ridership
NEWS RELEASE – February 3, 2025 December also tops in monthly ridership  RICHMOND — The Virginia...
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Feb
VPRA Selects Construction Partner for Long Bridge-South Package
NEWS RELEASE – January 16, 2025 Completes selection process for the Long Bridge Project   RICHMOND...
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Jan
Study Estimates Transforming Rail in Virginia will provide significant economic and social benefit
NEWS RELEASE – November 20, 2024 Virginia’s TRV initiative could provide nearly $7 billion economic...
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Nov
VRE & VPRA Cut Ribbon on Quantico Station Improvements
NEWS RELEASE – November 1, 2024 Project enhances safety, service, and rail capacity ALEXANDRIA...
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04
Nov
Long Bridge Groundbreaking Furthers New Era in Rail Travel in Virginia
NEWS RELEASE – October 15, 2024 Bridge is flagship of Transforming Rail in Virginia Initiative...
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15
Oct
Updates at Staples Mill Station Improve Passenger Experience
NEWS RELEASE – September 23, 2024 Include refreshed snack shack and new ride app location RICHMOND...
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Sep
Temporary Lane Closures: May 28, 2025 - May 30, 2025
Temporary Lane Closures on The George WashingtonMemorial Parkway May 28, 2025, to May 30, 2025(Washington,...
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May
Service Alert: Norfolk Station Arrival/Departure Info
Updated parking information for the Norfolk Station
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19
Mar
Long Bridge February 2025 Construction Alerts
Traffic Advisory – Temporary Lane Closures on I-395 for Pre-Construction Activities, February 26, 2025...
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Feb

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