Rippon Station Improvements

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Project Description

Extending the existing platform will allow for improved operational efficiency. It will also give customers easy access to the platform via a second pedestrian overpass with stairs and elevators.

The improvements will better accommodate up to 8-car train consists with a forward-looking design that allows for future 10-car train consists. All doors will be able to open onto the platform for more efficient boarding and alighting with a reduction in passenger queuing within the train.

The current design does not preclude a future third mainline track as part of the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation's DC2RVA planning study.

Project Purpose

The purpose of this project is to provide improved operational flexibility, capacity and reduce dwell times. Proposed and planned future work at this location are consistent with these VRE goals.

Anticipated Project Schedule:

Phase Start Date Finish Date
Development 8/4/2016 1/1/2021
Final Design 6/15/2026 4/17/2028
Construction 4/17/2028 2/18/2030

Current Phase: Development

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Project Cost:

$16,634,794.00

Project Documents

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Latest Updates

  • Project Note 1:
    VRE has re-engaged this project and returned it to the CIP Budget for future years. Project schedule updates pending input from various stakeholders. ~DR 11/10/2021
  • Project Note 2:
    With the future track projects by DRPT in consideration, the VRE concept design is being revised to account for the changes. JC 08-04-2020
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