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VPRA Selects Construction Partners for Long Bridge-North Package & Franconia-Springfield Bypass Projects
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 [...]
VPRA Receives CRISI Grant for Franconia-Springfield Bypass Project
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 [...]
VPRA Recognizes Rail Safety Month
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 [...]
Enjoy Fall Around the Commonwealth on Board Amtrak Virginia
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 [...]
FY2023 Amtrak Virginia ridership at all-time high
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 [...]