The Virginia Railway Express (VRE) and Maryland Area Regional Commuter (MARC) services are set to strengthen their collaboration. The VRE Operations Board is expected to vote on Friday, June 21, to restore an agreement that allows VRE riders to board MARC trains and vice versa. This move has been speculated as a step toward providing non-stop service between Maryland and Virginia.
The recommendation from the VRE Operations Board requests authorization for the Chief Executive Officer to amend the Passenger Tariff to reflect the MARC/VRE Cross-Honor Agreement Terms. The summary indicates that VRE and MARC will reinstate their cross-honor agreement on July 1, 2024, allowing passengers to ride either service with a valid ticket from the other.
