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VRE issues news releases regarding various aspects of our service such as capital improvements, operational changes, and events.
For media inquiries, please e-mail media@vre.org or call 703-684-1001.
2020 News Releases
VRE and Partners Promote Safety at Rail Crossings
September 21, 2020
Dalton to Serve as VRE CEO
September 3, 2020
Former VRE Operations Board Chair to Receive APTA Distinguished Service Award
September 3, 2020
VRE Mourns the Loss of First Operations Board Treasurer
September 2, 2020
VRE Releases Videos Highlighting Passenger Health and Safety Efforts
September 2, 2020
VRE to Add Roundtrip Train to Fredericksburg Line
July 21, 2020
VRE Takes Additional Steps to Protect Passenger Health and Safety
June 24, 2020
VRE Extends Operations and Maintenance Contracts with Keolis
June 10, 2020
VRE Implementing Safeguards to Protect Passenger Health and Safety
June 3, 2020
Congressional Delegation Urged to Help VRE Weather COVID-19 Crisis
March 19, 2020
VRE to Adjust Train Schedules Effective Tuesday
March 16, 2020
VRE Joins Transportation Leaders Against Human Trafficking
January 28, 2020
VRE to Hold Fourth Annual Industry Day
January 17, 2020
2019 News Releases
VRE to Explore Financial Contribution to Second Rail Crossing Over Potomac
December 20, 2019
VRE Commends Commonwealth and CSXT on Transformational Rail Agreement
December 19, 2019
Dalton to Serve as Acting CEO of Virginia Railway Express
November 15, 2019
VRE Santa Trains to Run December 14
November 1, 2019
VRE to Offer New Fare Products
October 22, 2019
VRE Leadership Transition
October 18, 2019
VRE to Transport Festivalgoers During Clifton Day
October 7, 2019
Lower Parking Fees for VRE Riders at Franconia-Springfield Station
September 12, 2019
VRE Extends Purchase Deadline for Discounted Amtrak Step-Up Tickets
September 3, 2019
VRE Recognized for Excellence in Financial Reporting
July 9, 2019
VRE Is Perfect Commuting Alternative During Metrorail Station Closures
May 21, 2019
VRE to Offer Passenger Discount to Commute via Amtrak
May 9, 2019
Take Your Child to Work Day
April 18, 2019
VRE Invites Riders to Meet the Management
April 17, 2019
VRE Runs All Trains Under Positive Train Control
April 12, 2019
2018 News Releases
VRE hosts training for TSA K-9 teams at Broad Run Yard
July 17, 2018
VRE scores high on facility condition assessment
March 1, 2018
2017 News Releases
Metrorail + VRE = $600M to VA's General Fund
September 8, 2017
U.S. Senator Tim Kaine to Headline 25th Anniversary Celebration for VRE
June 12, 2017
VRE Operations Board Member Gary Skinner Recognized by the VTA for Outstanding Contributions
May 24, 2017
Virginia Railway Express to Kick-Off 25th Anniversary Celebration
May 9, 2017
VRE Operations Board Votes to Advance Broad Run Terminus Expansion Alternative
March 17, 2017
VRE to Discuss Midday Storage Facility at Community Meeting
February 2, 2017
VRE to Operate Reduced "S" Schedule Service on Inauguration Day
January 6, 2017
2016/2015 News Releases
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VRE Welcomes Senator Tim Kaine to Spotsylvania Station and Crossroads Maintenance Facility
- December 15, 2016
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VRE to Present Final Draft Gainesville-Haymarket Extension Alternatives at Community Meeting
- November 2, 2016
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Northern Virginia Commuters Impacted by SafeTrack Surge #8 Can Instead Choose VRE
- August 29, 2016
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VRE Shatters Ridership Records as Metro Riders Try Out System during SafeTrack Work
- July 19, 2016
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VRE to Present Gainesville-Haymarket Extention Alternatives at Community Meeting
- April 20, 2016
- VRE Congestion Relief Report
- April 13, 2016
- VRE to Present Gainesville-Haymarket Extention Alternatives at Community Meeting
- March 23, 2016
- VRE to Run New Train and Schedules Starting November 30th
- November 25, 2015
- Meet Santa on the Virginia Railway Express Train
- November 20, 2015
- VRE to Open New Spotsylvania VRE Station
- October 26, 2015
- VRE Will Suspend Service Without PTC Extension
- October 21, 2015
- VRE to Host First Community Meeting on Gainesville-Haymarket Extension Study
- October 7, 2015
- VRE to Run Normal Service during Pope Francis's Visit to Washington, DC
- September 17, 2015
- VRE Fares to Increase 4 Percent Starting July 1st
- June 25, 2015
- Ride VRE to Celebrate Independence Day in Washington, DC
- June 8, 2015
- VRE Names Locomotives Honoring Current and Previous Board Members
- May 19, 2015
- Virginia Railway Express Launches VRE Mobile
- May 15, 2015
- VRE to Honor Board Members
- May 11, 2015
- Track Construction to Affect VRE Fredericksburg Line Trains
- May 7, 2015
- TSA Honors VRE for Security
- February 19, 2015
- VRE Announces 2015 Operations Board Officers
- January 16, 2015