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NEWS RELEASE – February 3, 2025 December also tops in monthly ridership RICHMOND — The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority’s (VPRA) state-supported Amtrak Virginia service set a record for ridership during calendar year 2024 with 1,389,840 passengers…

NEWS RELEASE – January 16, 2025 Completes selection process for the Long Bridge Project RICHMOND – The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) today announced the selection of the Long Bridge Rail Partners – a joint…

NEWS RELEASE – November 1, 2024 Project enhances safety, service, and rail capacity ALEXANDRIA — The Virginia Railway Express (VRE) and the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) celebrated the completion of a $27.5 million improvement project…

NEWS RELEASE – September 23, 2024 Include refreshed snack shack and new ride app location RICHMOND – To better meet the needs of passengers traveling to and from Richmond’s Staples Mill Station, the Virginia Passenger Rail…

NEWS RELEASE – September 17, 2024 Plan a trip and save while exploring cities in the Commonwealth WASHINGTON & RICHMOND – Amtrak is now offering at least 25% off Flex Fare prices for travel between Newport…


NEWS RELEASE – August 27, 2024 Deal includes purchase of Manassas Line and access to Main Line RICHMOND — The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority’s (VPRA) Board of Directors today voted to advance a new agreement with…