Alexandria Station Improvements

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Project Description

The proposed improvements will remove the timber pedestrian grade crossing across Track 3 (closest to the station) and Track 2. This will be accomplished by adding elevators to both platforms and adjusting the platform elevations. Today, passenger trains (VRE and AMTRAK) primarily use Tracks 3 and 2 requiring use of the tunnel or the timber pedestrian grade crossing. Removing the timber pedestrian grade crossing will: Provide a safer passenger crossing of the tracks between the two platforms Offer a second transfer mode (elevator) from the platform to the tunnel in addition to the stairs Remove the requirement for AMTRAK personnel to escort those passengers using the center platform Adjusting the center platform elevation, width and length will: ~~Allow passenger trains to stop at Track 1 (furthest track east of the station) offering more flexibility ~~Adjust the elevation along the platform to standard 8" above-top-of-rail (Tracks 1 and 2) ~~Remove the need for step-boxes to access all trains (VRE and AMTRAK) ~~Provide a longer center platform to accommodate trains Adjusting the Station Platform elevation will: ~~Adjust the elevation along the platform to standard 8" above-top-of-rail ~~Improve the ramp in front of the station lobby entrance ~~Adjust columns without raising the platform roof This project will take into consideration the design for VPRA's planned Alexandria Fourth Track Project. The new fourth track will not have platform access and will be built next to Track 1.

Project Purpose

Improve safety and ADA accommodations for passengers, and improve boarding times.

Anticipated Project Schedule:

Phase Start Date Finish Date
Development 9/1/2016 8/2/2019
Property Acquisition 5/9/2019 5/9/2019
Final Design 8/5/2019 11/24/2025
Construction 11/25/2025 9/22/2027

Current Phase: Construction

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Project Cost:

$141,308,118.00

Project Documents

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Latest Updates

  • 10/14/2026
    Excavation and installation of helical piles beneath the jump spans, creating the space for construction of the new abutments, while limiting impacts to vehicular, rail and pedestrian traffic is nearly complete. Pre-production test micropiles are to begin installation next week. The southern portion of the platform along Track 3 is prepping for concrete placement later this month.
  • 9/9/2026
    Excavation and installation of helical piles continues beneath the jump spans, creating the space for construction of the new abutments, while limiting impacts to vehicular, rail and pedestrian traffic. The southern portion of the platform along Track 3 is undergoing demolition. This area was previously closed when the at-grade crossings were installed, so this will not cause further changes to operations.
  • 7/8/2026
    The last of the jump spans have been installed. This will allow construction of the new abutments to take place with limited impact to vehicular, rail and pedestrian traffic. Execavation beneath the jump spans is underway. The temporary platform along Track 1 is completed and in service, and the southern temporary pedestrian crossing is completed and in service. This will provided increased flexibility for train operations as work progresses.