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Virginia Launches Expanded Train Service from Downtown Richmond to Washington, D.C., on to New York and Boston

October 4, 2021

For immediate release: September 27, 2021 New Amtrak train is first step in statewide rail expansion program RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced the launch of expanded rail service from Richmond to the Northeast corridor.

Governor Northam Announces Agreement with Norfolk Southern Railway to Expand Passenger Rail to Southwest Virginia

July 7, 2021

For Immediate Release: May 5, 2021 Service will return to the New River Valley for the first time since 1979

U.S. Transportation Secretary Joins Governor Northam to Announce Major Milestone for Transforming Rail in Virginia, Highlight American Rescue Plan

March 30, 2021

For Immediate Release: March 30, 2021 Agreements reached with Amtrak, CSX, VRE to advance construction of a new Long Bridge and transform passenger, commuter, and freight rail in Virginia

Virginia and CSX Announce Landmark Rail Agreement

December 19, 2019

For Immediate Release: December 19, 2019 A new Long Bridge, infrastructure to transform passenger, commuter, and freight rail in the Commonwealth