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Enhanced Cleaning Procedures
06/24/2020
VRE railcars are disinfected twice a day, after morning and evening service, with special attention given to frequently touched surfaces.
Virginia Railway Express (VRE)
VRE provides commuter-oriented rail service from the Northern Virginia suburbs to Alexandria, Crystal City and downtown Washington, D.C., along the I-66 and I-95 corridors.
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Receive SmartBenefits?
In addition to credit cards and PayPal, VRE Mobile accepts SmartBenefits. Plus, we offer one-on-one assistance to help with the SmartBenefits allocation process when using VRE Mobile.
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Special Events
VRE participates in special annual events, as well as hosts public meetings and informational pop-ups on station platforms.
Pop-Up Events
This year, we held a series of pop-up events at various stations throughout the VRE system. Like Meet the Management, each station addressed a theme based on feedback and questions we'd received from you, our passengers.
Learn moreMeet the Management
Meet the Management is our opportunity to show our appreciation to you, our customers. During this time of year, VRE management visits a different station every week, bringing refreshments for everyone. The goal is to meet our riders in person in order to hear any questions, complaints or comments they may have.
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Santa Train
Every year just before Christmas, kids and their parents are given the opportunity to ride a VRE train to meet Santa and friends, who are on board to promote rail safety and Operation Lifesaver’s “Look, Listen and Live” campaign.
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Clifton Day
VRE participates in the annual Clifton Day Festival. The festival is an event where you can enjoy fine arts, crafts, and antiques in the historic town of Clifton. Kids will enjoy the music, family entertainment and the civil war re-enactment.
Learn moreManassas Railway Festival
The Manassas Heritage Railway Festival, which occurs the first weekend in June, is a celebration of the rich railway history that Manassas has to offer.
Learn moreFirecracker Special
For a few years, the Virginia Railway Express (VRE) has run a Firecracker Special on both the Fredericksburg and Manassas Lines to downtown Washington, DC for Fourth of July Fireworks.
Learn moreTake Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day
To introduce rail to a future generation of riders, VRE allows students between the ages of 11 and 18 to ride for free each year on Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day when accompanied by a paying adult.
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Industry Day
Industry Day is an annual event held by VRE to present upcoming procurement opportunities and provide an opportunity for industry leaders to engage in a robust and open dialogue about business opportunities with VRE.
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More on Social Distancing
06/18/2020
VRE is committed to social distancing to the extent possible. Under our current plan, roughly a third of our seats are available to passengers.
What to Expect in the Coming Weeks
05/29/2020
Throughout June, we'll be installing graphics to make social distancing on our trains and at our stations as simple as possible. Plus, we will make hand sanitizer available to our riders.
Seasonal Schedule
05/21/2020
The seasonal schedule will be effective the first service day after Memorial Day through the last service day prior to Labor Day. The schedule on our website will be updated prior to when service resumes after Memorial Day. Look for updated pocket schedules onboard the trains and posters at the stations.