Current Commuter Rail News

Amtrak prepares for Thanksgiving rush

Amtrak said Monday that it believes the Wednesday before Thanksgiving -- Nov. 25 -- will be its busiest travel day.

November 18, 2009, myfoxdc.com

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The weekend and beyond

We have the usual weekend delays on Metrorail and some sporting events that may slow your travels.

By Robert Thomson, November 13, 2009, Washington Post

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VRE expects full service on Fredericksburg line

VRE officials said last week scheduled signal work on the line would likely push schedules behind and cause delays. But on Sunday, they said CSX told them the signal suspension work between Rippon and Alexandria would be complete by Monday morning.

November 15, 2009, WTOP

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VRE's ouster of Amtrak is approved

Two Virginia transportation commissions voted Thursday night to approve Virginia Railway Express's plan to end its 17-year relationship with Amtrak and give an international company a start in the U.S. transportation industry.

By Jennifer Buske, November 6, 2009, Washington Post

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Changes to SmartBenefits are Coming - Are You Ready?

Metro is making changes to their SmartBenefits program. Actually...the word on the street is that Metro is going to make changes to the already communicated changes regarding their SmartBenefits program. Confused? I don't blame you.

By Wendy Duren, November 5, 2009, CommuterPageBlog

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Spotsy station down the line

Spotsylvania County residents can expect a Virginia Railway Express station by February 2012, according to the agreement governing the county's membership with the commuter rail service.

By Dan Telvock, November 5, 2009, fredericksburg.com

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