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NEWS RELEASE – January 22, 2024 Increases seen on all four corridors RICHMOND — The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) announced today that more than 1.32 million passengers traveled on its state-supported Amtrak Virginia service during...
NEWS RELEASE – December 8, 2023 Grant will fund Long Bridge and Phase II Projects RICHMOND – The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) today announced it has been awarded a $729 million grant by the Federal...
NEWS RELEASE – December 6, 2023 Selections are a significant step in Transforming Rail in Virginia Initiative RICHMOND – The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) announced today that it has selected construction partners for two...
NEWS RELEASE – September 29, 2023 Bypass to alleviate rail congestion in Northern Virginia RICHMOND — The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) today announced it has been awarded a $100 million grant by the U.S. Department...
NEWS RELEASE – September 13, 2023 Events planned to promote rail safety RICHMOND -The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) is observing Rail Safety Month in Virginia by promoting the importance of safety in and around trains,...
NEWS RELEASE – September 7, 2023 Take the train to local fall festivals RICHMOND — Autumn is one of the most beautiful seasons in Virginia with gorgeous fall foliage, apple picking, and seasonal festivals. The Virginia...
NEWS RELEASE – July 25, 2023 Month of June sets a record for ridership RICHMOND — The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) announced today that 1.26 million passengers traveled on its Amtrak Virginia service during the...
NEWS RELEASE – May 25, 2023 The Trains and Tiaras Tour to focus on volunteerism RICHMOND — Amtrak Virginia is promoting volunteerism and community connection across the Commonwealth through a partnership with the Miss Virginia Volunteer...
NEWS RELEASE – May 25, 2023 Growth of the state-supported service expected to continue through the summer RICHMOND — Ridership on the Commonwealth’s Amtrak Virginia service set another record in April the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority...