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The "S" stands for "special." Trains marked with an "S" operate every VRE service day, and they are typically the only trains that operate when VRE is on its "S" schedule. "S" schedule days typically occur during times of inclement weather or around certain holidays. The decision to run an "S" schedule is typically made the evening prior, or very early in the morning, before service starts. Service updates are passed to our riders via Train Talk emails, website updates, Facebook, Twitter and alerts to local media outlets.
Coronavirus Update
VRE is currently operating its "S" schedule, supplemented by select trains to better support social distancing. The following trains will run in addition to the "S" schedule:
| Line | Train | Departing Information | Effective Date |
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| Fredericksburg | 300 | Departs Spotsylvania at 4:54 a.m | Monday, July 27 |
| Fredericksburg | 307 | Departs Union Station at 4:10 p.m. | Monday, July 27 |
- Trains 300 & 307 will Supplement S Schedule
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Effective Monday, July 27: Fredericksburg Line trains 300 and 307 will supplement our reduced-service “S” schedule.
- Rider Responsibilities
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Even with the extra precautionary steps taken by our teams to defeat the spread of the virus, we all need VRE passengers to comply with these guidelines to be as successful as possible.
- Enhanced Cleaning Procedures
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VRE railcars are disinfected twice a day, after morning and evening service, with special attention given to frequently touched surfaces.
- More on Social Distancing
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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
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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.