Gainesville-Haymarket Environmental Analysis and Preliminary Engineering

Scope: To complete the assessment of potential environmental impacts, Preliminary Engineering (PE) and related transportation planning services for an extension of VRE service to the Gainesville-Haymarket area of Prince William County and the addition of up to approximately eleven (11) miles of mainline track and upgrade of existing track on the Norfolk Southern (NS) "B" Line Branch. The project limits extend from the City of Manassas to just west of the Town of Haymarket, VA. The scope shall also address the development of alternatives for locating up to three (3) commuter rail stations along the extension at (or near) the Sudley Manor/Innovation, Gainesville and Haymarket areas. Stations shall include double platforms with an overhead pedestrian bridge, parking and related (e.g., kiss and ride area) facilities. Potential alternatives for a layover siding/yard along the extension branch line shall also be addressed.

Project Budget: $2.5 Million

Current Status: Preliminary Design

• Gainesville-Haymarket Public Meeting Materials Now Available
• Final Gainesville-Haymarket Alternatives Analysis Report Available

Gainesville-Haymarket Public Meeting Materials and the Final Alternatives Analysis Report can be found on our Gainesville-Haymarket Archives page.