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Amtrak Virginia Routes Near Higher Education 05.08
Looking to visit colleges in Virginia? Travel by Train
NEWS RELEASE – May 10, 2023 Amtrak Virginia offers service to colleges and universities RICHMOND...
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VPRA Seeking Construction Partners for Long Bridge Project
NEWS RELEASE – March 29, 2023 Request for Qualifications is milestone for Commonwealth’s...
Amtrak across James River close up
Ridership on Virginia’s State-Supported Trains Continues to Set Records
NEWS RELEASE – March 10, 2023 Virginia is for Rail Lovers RICHMOND — The Virginia Passenger Rail...
Main Street Station
Travel on Amtrak to Virginia Wine Expo at the Main Street Station in Richmond, Va.
NEWS RELEASE – February 8, 2023 Customers can receive discount on tickets for select events RICHMOND...
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Virginia Receives Federal Funding for Rail Projects
NEWS RELEASE – January 17, 2023 Will aid in growing demand for rail RICHMOND — Late last month...
Norfolk Grady McKinley Rights Expire 9 2 2024
VPRA and Amtrak Celebrate 10th Anniversary of Service to Norfolk
NEWS RELEASE – December 12, 2022 Three daily trains serve waterfront city RICHMOND & WASHINGTON,...
The northbound Carolinian heads over Neabsco creak in Woodbridge, VA
Ridership Continues to Grow on Virginia’s State-Supported Trains
NEWS RELEASE – November 10, 2022 September ridership increased compared to pre-pandemic number...
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VPRA and Amtrak Celebrate 5th Anniversary of Service to Roanoke
NEWS RELEASE – October 31, 2022 Ridership continues to grow RICHMOND & WASHINGTON, DC — On...
VA RAIL SAFETY MONTH (Logo)
VPRA Recognizes Rail Safety Month
NEWS RELEASE September 1, 2022 Toolkits available with tips on rail safety RICHMOND — The Virginia Passenger...
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Ridership on Amtrak’s Virginia Routes Hits All-Time High
NEWS RELEASE August 30, 2022 State-supported trains see nearly 30 percent increase RICHMOND — The Virginia...