Federal workers returning to the office will find plenty of available seats on VRE’s 32 daily trains. Comfortable and convenient, VRE trains have been the travel mode of choice for thousands of Virginians serving in the military or working for federal agencies for more than 30 years. Former and new passengers alike will experience a commute like no other on VRE.
A recent increase in the federal transit benefit to $325 a month allows government employees to travel on VRE with no or low out-of-pocket costs. Federal workers should check with their agency’s transit benefit coordinator to establish a SmartBenefits® account or ensure their existing account is up to date. New riders should download VRE Mobile from the App Store or Google Play and link it to their SmartBenefits® account. All passengers must allocate funds in their SmartBenefits® account to VRE between the first and 21st day of the month so they can be used the following month.
VRE customer service representatives are available at 800-743-3873 weekdays from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. to answer questions and assist passengers in linking to and allocating funds from their SmartBenefits® account. Additional information about transit benefits can be found on the VRE website.