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OmniRide Launches Real-Time App
07/17/2019
OmniRide now has its own mobile app to provide passengers with real-time bus arrival information and updates.
Use the app, and ride a FREE OmniRide shuttle to catch a VRE train!
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.
Long Bridge DEIS Public Hearing
A public hearing for the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS), Draft Section 4(f) Evaluation and PA is scheduled for October 22, 2019, to be held at DCRA Building, Room E200, 1100 4th St. SW Washington, DC 20024.
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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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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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Manassas 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.
Learn moreIndustry Day
Industry Day is an annual event where VRE welcomes our contractor community to discuss the full spectrum of projects in our pipeline.
Learn moreClifton 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.
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Step-Up Cost
05/17/2019
For the summer of 2019, we've lowered the cost of a single-ride Amtrak Step-Up ticket from $8 to $4! Learn more on the Step-Up page, then consider VRE Mobile to purchase your multi-ride VRE tickets and Amtrak Step-Up tickets.
OmniRide's Free VRE Shuttles
05/10/2019
OmniRide will offer FREE shuttle service connecting residents with two nearby VRE Stations during Metro’s summer shutdown. The shuttles will begin operating on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 and will continue until Metro reopens the six Blue and Yellow line stations.
Quantico VRE Feeder
04/08/2019
Beginning Wednesday, May 1, 2019, FREDericksburg Regional Transit (FRED) will start early morning and late afternoon feeder bus service between Aquia Towne Center, the north VDOT commuter lot on Route 610/Garrisonville Road and the Virginia Railway Express (VRE) station in Quantico, VA.