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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.
2022 News Releases
Santa Trains to Run December 10
November 23, 2022
VRE to Extend Free Travel between Six Stations
October 21, 2022
VRE to Eliminate Fares Systemwide for September as Metrorail Shuts Down Blue and Yellow Lines South of Reagan National Airport
July 15, 2022
VRE to Continue to Allow Full-Size Bicycles on All Trains
April 25, 2022
VRE Fredericksburg Station Rehabilitation Project Progresses
January 26, 2022
2021 News Releases
VRE to Return to Full Service Effective June 1
May 11, 2021
MacIsaac Appointed VRE General Counsel
May 10, 2021
Agreements reached with Amtrak, CSX, VRE to advance construction of a new Long Bridge and transform passenger, commuter, and freight rail in Virginia
March 30, 2021
DRPT & VRE’s Rail Industry Day Goes Virtual
February 4, 2021
2020 News Releases
VRE Recognized for Exceptional Safety
December 16, 2020
VRE Recognized for Excellence in Financial Reporting
October 6, 2020
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