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VRE to Open New Terminus

As Passenger Transport went to press, Virginia Railway Express (VRE) was preparing for the first extension of the commuter rail line since its launch in 1992 with the Nov. 16 opening of its new Spotsylvania Station.

The new station, located near Fredericksburg, will become the southern terminus for VRE train service on the Fredericksburg Line. It includes a waiting area and a 700-foot platform with ­canopy, both built by VRE, and an adjacent 1,500-space parking lot constructed by Spotsylvania County. VRE Chief Executive Officer Doug Allen called the new station “well-designed, conveniently located and has plenty of parking.”

VRE anticipates opening-day ridership of 600 at Spotsylvania Station and noted that a developer is planning a mixed-use development adjacent to the station. The system does not provide reverse commute service; commuter trains travel north to Washington in the morning and south in the afternoon.

Gary Skinner, Spotsylvania County supervisor and VRE Operations Board vice chairman, added, “We’ve been long anticipating the completion of the Spotsylvania Station. It will be a tremendous amenity for the citizens and businesses of Spotsylvania County and points south.”

In addition to the station, VRE, CSX Transportation and the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation are constructing a third track nearby to efficiently accommodate passenger and freight rail traffic in the corridor. This project is scheduled for completion by the end of 2015.

A test train at VRE’s Spotsylvania Station in advance of the beginning of commuter rail service.

 
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