Franconia-Springfield Station Improvements

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Project Description

Extending the platforms will better accommodate up to 8-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 by the VPRA.

Project Purpose

Improve station safety, boarding times and service reliability; and maintain station access upon construction of the VPRA Franconia to Lorton Third Track project.

Anticipated Project Schedule:

Phase Start Date Finish Date
Development 8/15/2018 11/30/2018
Property Acquisition 12/3/2018 12/3/2018
Final Design 10/22/2018 11/14/2025
Construction 9/16/2027 6/26/2029

Current Phase: Final Design

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Project Cost:

$32,247,202.00

Project Documents

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Latest Updates

  • 10/9/2026
    VRE is continuing coordination with VPRA to advance permitting. The project team is addressing additional design and coordination items while progressing toward completion of the final IFB drawings.
  • 9/8/2026
    The project team is finalizing the IFB drawings and responding to the remaining review comments. VRE has initiated the VPRA Third-Party Project permitting process and is coordinating with VPRA to advance permitting.
  • 8/7/2026
    Gateway review comments have been received and are under evaluation by the project team. VRE is coordinating with the design consultant and stakeholders to address permitting requirements and determine the necessary next steps.