Public Projects on

VPRA-Owned Property

The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority has acquired three segments of rail corridor from CSX (Segments 1, 2, and 3) and a portion of the Manassas Line rail corridor from Norfolk Southern. However, CSX and Norfolk Southern retained certain rights in these corridors. Click the map below for the location of each segment.

View the Public Projects Procedures Flow Chart for more information.

Public Projects Requests

Use the map and form below to determine which VPRA Segment your property is located and to begin your request.

Utility Request Form

 

 

Due to Deed Restrictions for certain properties on this Segment, CSX retained the authority to manage crossings and longitudinal occupancies exceeding 500 feet. View the Segment 2 Deed for more information.

Please visit the CSX Property page:  https://www.csx.com/index.cfm/about-us/property/.

 

 

Due to Deed Restrictions for any property on Segment 1, utility requests must be processed by CSX.

"The right to use the Passenger Rail Corridor for utilities shall remain with and be exclusive unto Grantors [CSX Transportation]." View the Segment 1 Deed for more information.

Please visit the CSX Property page:  https://www.csx.com/index.cfm/about-us/property/.

 

 

The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority manages crossings and longitudinal occupancies less than 500 feet on this Segment. View the Segment 2 Deed for more information regarding the deed restrictions for properties on this segment.

Please complete VPRA's Utility Application and submit your completed application to [email protected]. 

Before submitting your completed application, please review VPRA's Specifications for Wireline Occupancy and Specifications for Pipeline Occupancy. All pipeline and wiring work must follow these guidelines. 

 

 

Due to Deed Restrictions for this Segment, CSX retained the authority to manage crossings and longitudinal occupancies. View the Segment 3 Deed for more information.

Please visit the CSX Property page:  https://www.csx.com/index.cfm/about-us/property/.

 

 

Due to the Deed agreement for this Segment, Norfolk Southern has retained the authority to manage crossings and longitudinal occupancies. View the VPRA/Norfolk Southern Comprehensive Rail Agreement for more information.

Please visit the Norfolk Southern Application Portal: https://ns.railprospermitting.com/.

 

 

Due to the Deed Agreement for this Segment, VPRA has the non-exclusive right to approve public broadband. 

Please complete VPRA's Utility Application and submit your completed application to [email protected]. 

Before submitting your completed application, please review VPRA's Specifications for Wireline Occupancy and Specifications for Pipeline Occupancy. All pipeline and wiring work must follow these guidelines. 

 

 

Due to the Deed Agreement for this Segment, VPRA has the right to approve public broadband. 

Please complete VPRA's Utility Application and submit your completed application to [email protected]. 

Before submitting your completed application, please review VPRA's Specifications for Wireline Occupancy and Specifications for Pipeline Occupancy. All pipeline and wiring work must follow these guidelines. 

 

 

Due to the Deed agreement for this Segment, VPRA has the authority to manage crossings and longitudinal occupancies.

Please complete VPRA's Utility Application and submit your completed application to [email protected]. 

Before submitting your completed application, please review VPRA's Specifications for Wireline Occupancy and Specifications for Pipeline Occupancy. All pipeline and wiring work must follow these guidelines. 

Staff Contact:

Joshua Lineberger, Real Estate and Asset Senior Manager
[email protected]