November 20, 2024 Passenger Transit Briefs: VPRA, Santa Clara VTA A new study finds that the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority’s (VPRA) Transforming Rail in Virginia initiative could provide the ...

The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority is leading efforts to modernize and expand the state's passenger rail system, with significant projects underway to separate passenger and freight rail ...

According to Virginia Passenger Rail Authority, 1,451,276 passengers traveled on Amtrak Virginia in fiscal 2025 — an increase ...

VPRA notes June 2025 also set a record with 126,284 passengers traveling, which was the highest ridership the state of ...

In the state fiscal year, 2025, 1,451,276 passengers used train for their transportation needs compared to 2024, an increase ...

NRV passenger rail on track for 2027 Sooner than initially anticipated, rail passengers will be able to ride to and from the New River Valley for the first time since 1979. In late August 2024, the ...

The Amtrak Virginia station with the most year-over-year growth was Roanoke, with a 6.9% increase in ridership from SFY24 to ...

Virginia will break ground on several long-awaited rail projects next year and has started to announce construction partners. Virginia’s investment in its passenger rail infrastructure aims to ...

The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority would be led by a board of directors consisting of 11 members, nine of which would be appointed by the governor, and would have the power to purchase and manage ...

Virginia_Passenger_Rail_AuthorityGov. Northam says new transportation bills could save 120 lives a year Ralph Northam and legislative leaders announced their support for an upcoming package that ...

The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority plans a second open house on April 18 to gather further input regarding the expansion of passenger rail service to the New River Valley. The planning, design ...

The Virginia Rail Passenger Authority will host a public meeting for feedback at the Blacksburg Community Center Monday, January 29 at 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Attendees will be provided with a ...