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Amtrak Virginia Train Exhibit Opens at Children’s Museum of Richmond
NEWS RELEASE – April 25, 2022 Educating children about train reliability, convenience, connection, and sustainability ~ RICHMOND – Calling all future engineers, conductors, and train [...]
Ready for Spring Break? $10 Fares Available for Travel Within Virginia on Amtrak Northeast Regional
NEWS RELEASE – April 5, 2022 Customers can explore cities in the Commonwealth WASHINGTON – Customers looking to visit somewhere new or with family or friends this spring can purchase [...]
Governor Northam Announces Definitive Agreement with Norfolk Southern to Expand Passenger Rail Service to Southwest Virginia
NEWS RELEASE - January 13, 2022 On the way: Second Round Trip to Roanoke, Expansion into New River Valley CONTACTS: Office of the Governor [email protected] Department of Rail and [...]
The Committee of 100 Honors Transforming Rail in Virginia with a 2021 Vision Award
The Long Bridge Project, a key component of the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority’s (VPRA’s) Transforming Rail in Virginia Program, has reached a critical milestone with the advancement into the Project [...]
FTA Advances Project and Alexandria Fourth Track into Project Development Phase
The Project and Alexandria Fourth Track, which are key components of the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority’s (VPRA’s) Transforming Rail in Virginia Program, have reached a critical milestone with the advancement [...]