Commuter Alert: Track Construction To Delay VRE Trains

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Release: Virginia Railway Express

CSX Transportation (CSXT) will be performing railroad track and switch upgrades on VRE’s Fredericksburg Line, south of the Fredericksburg Station, beginning Monday, May 11, and continuing through Friday, May 29.

This construction will affect both northbound and southbound Virginia Railway Express trains and could delay trains by 30 to 45 minutes from this coming Monday to Thursday, May 21, and by 10 to 20 minutes from Friday, May 22, to Thursday, May 28.

Once complete, the capacity, speed and reliability of VRE trains will be improved and delays reduced, as trains will be able to switch between multiple tracks. This project is a component of upgrading rail service in Virginia by creating a new third track between Richmond and Washington, D.C.

VRE passengers should expect delays and are advised to go to VRE.org or email GoTrains@VRE.org for additional information.

VRE will send out “Train Talk” updates throughout the affected period. Passengers can sign up for “Train Talk” updates at VRE.org.