Virginia Railway Express

Fairfax

VRE unveils ambitious expansion plans to meet projected 2050 Demand

By Potomac Local News

In a bold move to accommodate the region’s growing transportation needs, Virginia Railway Express (VRE) has unveiled extensive expansion plans that will transform the commuter railroad landscape by 2050.

The proposal was unveiled at the VRE Operations Board meeting on Friday, March 15, 2024. Backed by financial forecasts and strategic ridership projections, it outlines a comprehensive strategy to enhance service frequency, extend operational hours, and cater to burgeoning populations and evolving travel patterns.

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Fairfax

VRE budget approved; Saturday service, fare increase

By Uriah Kiser

The Virginia Railway Express (VRE) fiscal year (FY) 2025 budget received final approval Thursday evening, as the second of its two parent commissions voted to adopt the budget and accompanying six-year capital improvement program (CIP).

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News

Christmas/New Years transit changes: Modified schedules for OmniRide, VRE

By Uriah Kiser

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Prince William

Full steam ahead: VRE board approves Saturday service, fare increase; Challenges loom

By Steven Gorski
A Virginia Railway Express train pulls into the Fredericksburg train station. [Photo: Uriah Kiser/PLN]

In what Virginia Railway Express management called the first step in transforming the state’s only commuter railroad, the VRE Operations Board approved its Fiscal Year 2025 budget.

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Features

VRE Santa Train tickets on sale tomorrow morning, Monday, Nov. 27

By Amelia Breeden

Tickets for the Santa Train will be available starting Monday, November 27 at 10:00 a.m. Tickets can be purchased for $5 (cash or check) or $6 (credit card).

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Fairfax

Survey says: Yes, to VRE Saturday service, fare increase

By Steven Gorski
A Virginia Railway Express train pulls into the Fredericksburg train station. [Photo: Uriah Kiser/PLN]

Virginia Railway Express officials say the public wants Saturday service and is willing to pay for it.

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News

Federal data shows taxpayers paying more to pick up the tab for transit riders

By Uriah Kiser

Taxpayers are picking up more of the higher costs of transit in the U.S. since the pandemic, according to the latest data released by the Federal Transit Administration.

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Prince William

VRE plans weekend service, fare hikes

By Uriah Kiser

Virginia Railway Express aims to add service on Saturday, starting July 1, 2024.

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Prince William

VRE report: Saturday service, fare hike on the table

By Sarah Romero

Virginia Railway Express passengers said there is room for improvement on the state’s only commuter railroad.

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Originals

540-space garage comes at pivotal time for Manassas Park, VRE

By Uriah Kiser
State and local leaders gathered in Manassas Park to break ground for a 540-space parking garage at the city's Virginia Railway Express commuter rail station.

Officials gathered to establish a new parking garage serving Virginia Railway Express riders and downtown Manassas Park visitors.

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