Katherine Youngbluth, Manager, Northern Virginia Rail Projects, DRPT, presented the “Long Bridge Project” (LBP), a plan to build multiple new bridges for trains to move passengers and freight ...

The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority formed to handle the state’s rail projects. The new Long Bridge will add two additional tracks over the Potomac River to help ease heavy train traffic.

The statewide rail plan is updated every four years, with 2018 being the last time the state published its long-range plan.

Among the transportation projects to receive funding are two sponsored by the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA). Thu, 12 Jun 2025 09:53:55 GMT (1749722035765) Story Infinite Scroll ...

Virginia's passenger rail system is set to undergo significant improvements thanks to a $13.3 million grant from the Federal Railroad Administration announced earlier this week. This funding aims ...

Virginia’s new draft, $5.8 billion statewide rail plan includes no funding to extend passenger service to Bristol and indicates such service depends on Tennessee.

Virginia’s new draft, $5.8 billion statewide rail plan includes no funding to extend passenger service to Bristol and indicates such service depends on Tennessee.