Recent Blog Posts
Watch How We Do It: New Efforts for Keeping You Safe
Each service day begins and ends with ensuring our trains operate safely for our riders. This statement of course takes on a new meaning in present times, but we have thoughtfully added to our safety program accordingly.
See our new cleaning procedures in action as well as how riders are expected to utilize social distancing guidance, follow state orders for face coverings, and maintain good hand hygiene.
- The Summons Process
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We have long stated that we expect only two things from our riders: to be on the platform and ready to board before the train's arrival and to validate one's ticket before boarding the train. If one boards the train without a validated ticket, then that individual is at risk of receiving a citation for fare evasion.
- VRE's Plan B
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When rail traffic stops unexpectedly, we have one plan B and that B stands for Buses.
- Alexandria Shuffle
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The "Alexandria Shuffle" is a strategy to help us recover in certain evening service disruptions.
- Amtrak Regional Service
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Why your Amtrak Step-Up train may be delayed