L'Enfant Station and Fourth Track

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Project Description

This project includes the planning, design, permitting, and construction for an expanded VRE L'Enfant Station and an additional mainline track between the Virginia (VA) and L'Enfant (LE) Interlockings in Washington, DC. The project will evaluate alternatives, design and construct the preferred alternative. The expanded station will support simultaneous boarding of two full-length trains. The project will aim to improve station access and customer convenience while improving service reliability. The project must be coordinated with the Long Bridge Capacity Improvement project.

Project Purpose

Expand the capacity of the VRE L'Enfant Station and mainline track capacity between VA and LE interlockings. Enable two VRE passenger trains to serve the station simultaneously​ on separate tracks and offer greater accessibility, including ADA accessibility, from two ends of the station.

Anticipated Project Schedule:

Phase Start Date Finish Date
Development 10/18/2017 9/24/2025
Property Acquisition 3/15/2026 5/1/2028
Final Design 10/31/2025 12/30/2027
Construction 1/5/2028 12/31/2030

Current Phase: Development

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Project Cost:

$150,559,480.00

Project Documents

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Latest Updates

  • 7/2/2026
    Completed the internal draft 60% design review, with an Over-the-Shoulder review session scheduled for July 9, 2026. In parallel, the CM/GC proposal evaluations and interviews were completed on June 29, 2026, and contract negotiations are underway, with Board authorization to award the preconstruction services contract targeted for July 17, 2026. VRE also secured Concept Approval from the CFA.

  • 6/9/2026
    Draft 60% design under review by VRE and VPRA, with comments anticipated by June 12, 2026. IN parallel, CMGC proposals under evaluation; interviews with firms are being coordinated.

  • 6/9/2026
    CFA package submitted and advancing to Commission hearing for Concept Approval on June 18, 2026.