Quantico Station to Celebrate Major Upgrades with November Ribbon Cutting

In November 2024, the Virginia Railway Express (VRE) will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of significant improvements to the Quantico Station, a key hub on the Fredericksburg Line. This project marks a major milestone for the region’s rail infrastructure, promising enhanced service and increased convenience for commuters and travelers alike.

During the October 18, 2024, VRE Operations Board meeting, it was announced that invitations have been sent out for the event, with all necessary travel details, including train schedules, provided to ensure smooth participation. The excitement surrounding the completion of these upgrades was evident, with board members and VRE staff expressing their enthusiasm for what the improvements will mean for the station and the surrounding community.

“I’m very excited about the upcoming ribbon-cutting at Quantico. This project has been in the works for quite some time, and we’re thrilled to see it finally come to fruition,” said Prince William County Supervisor Andrea Bailey, who sits on the VRE Operations Board.

The Quantico Station improvements are part of a broader effort to modernize the VRE system, ensuring it keeps pace with the growing demand for public transportation in Northern Virginia. These upgrades include enhancements to the station’s facilities, making them more accessible and efficient for commuters, and improvements to the track infrastructure to support better service and reliability.

Quantico plays a crucial role in the VRE network, serving military personnel from Marine Corps Base Quantico as well as residents in surrounding communities. With the station’s upgraded facilities, VRE hopes to provide a smoother, more comfortable experience for the thousands of passengers who rely on the Fredericksburg Line.

The improvements come as part of a larger project that includes the Arkendale to Powell’s Creek third track, a $1.2 billion initiative in Stafford County to expand capacity along the corridor. The Quantico upgrades are essential to this project, with VRE board members emphasizing the significance of these efforts, particularly in terms of improving service reliability and reducing delays.

“The Quantico station has faced numerous challenges over the years, especially with the growing demand for rail service and the complexities of the surrounding infrastructure,” said Micheal McLaughlin, a VRE board member. “This ribbon-cutting marks not only the completion of these much-needed improvements but also a milestone in VRE’s ongoing commitment to serving this community.”