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VRE hopes free fares will attract new riders this fall

A Virginia Railway Express train pulls into the Fredericksburg train station. [Photo: Uriah Kiser/PLN]
Metro's loss could be a gain for Virginia Railway Express.

The state's only commuter railroad wants to waive its fares for September and October, just in time for a six-week shutdown of Metro's Yellow and Blue lines south of Reagan National Airport.

The free-fare promotion comes when ridership numbers slowly rebound following the pandemic, and federal employees are told to return to offices in the fall.

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Travel to French soil and celebrate with us for an unforgettable evening of delicious food, wine and music.

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Sing a Song of Christmas!!!

Join the New Dominion Choraliers for an impressive and exciting concert celebrating the Brightest and Best of the season. Along with the Old Bridge Chamber Orchestra, the chorus opens the program opens with Vivaldi’s Gloria, a joyful hymn of praise

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