Manassas Station Improvements

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Project Description

The project expands the VRE Manassas Station platform to serve full length trains and enhances pedestrian access to the station. A continuous platform from West Street to Main Street will replace the at-grade crossing at Battle Street, improving traffic flow and safety. The project also involves constructing a new 300-foot platform with a canopy west of the existing station and enhancing pedestrian connectivity via extending existing sidewalks along the railroad right-of-way to the City Hall and the farmers market lot on Prince William Street. An inter-track fence with designated openings for vehicle crossings is envisioned to separate the tracks servings the station. The project will be closely coordinated with the Manassas Line crossover feasibility study that will support bi-directional service to the platforms.

Project Purpose

The project expands the VRE Manassas Station platform to serve full length trains and better serve future forecast demand at the station.

Anticipated Project Schedule:

Phase Start Date Finish Date
Development 4/25/2025 8/31/2026
Property Acquisition 7/15/2026 1/20/2027
Final Design 9/9/2026 6/23/2027
Construction 7/14/2027 7/16/2028

Current Phase: Development

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Project Cost:

$9,124,597.00

Project Documents

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Latest Updates

  • 6/9/2026
    Survey and geotechnical investigations were completed in May. Draft 30% design and cost estimate development are underway, with an over-the-shoulder review scheduled for mid-August 2026.

  • 5/11/2026
    VRE continues to advance review of the Basis of Design (BoD), Drainage Assessment, and draft cost estimate. In parallel, HDR has developed a Stakeholder Engagement Plan in accordance with VRE’s Public Engagement Policy, which is currently under review.

  • 4/8/2026
    VRE’s CEO and staff held an introductory meeting with City leadership to review VRE projects in the City of Manassas, resulting in very productive discussions. While VRE will no longer pursue closure of the Battle Street grade crossing as part of this project, opportunities remain for an offset platform north of Main Street and west of the railroad corridor