Virginia Passenger Rail Authority

Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA), is responsible for promoting, sustaining, and expanding passenger and commuter rail service in the Commonwealth.

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An update from the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority.

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Check out this construction animation of the Potomac River bridge components of the Long Bridge Project. These bridges are 2 of the 7 bridges that will be constructed as part of the Project, visit https://t.co/BCdbh1nlq6 to learn more and sign up for project updates.

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NEW: Video from @vapassengerrail that shows how the new Long Bridge for trains and a parallel bridge for pedestrians & bikers will be constructed over the Potomac River. Major construction work is expected to start next year, currently the projected completion date is 2030.

[Tom Roussey @tomroussey7news]

NEW: Video from @vapassengerrail that shows how the new Long Bridge for trains and a parallel bridge for pedestrians & bikers will be constructed over the Potomac River. Major construction work is expected to start next year, currently the projected completion date is 2030.

[Virginia Passenger Rail Authority @vapassengerrail]

@tomroussey7news In total, the Long Bridge Project will create a consistent 4-track corridor between Long Bridge Aquatic Center in Arlington & L’Enfant Plaza Station in DC, including construction of 5 new rail bridges and 2 pedestrian/bicycle bridges. Visit https://t.co/BCdbh1nlq6 to learn more.

[Virginia Passenger Rail Authority @vapassengerrail]

@tomroussey7news Thanks for sharing! Long Bridge Project is a 1.8 mile rail investment that will unclog a major transportation bottleneck between the north and south regions of the U.S., improving reliability and growing the nation’s passenger and freight networks.

[Virginia Passenger Rail Authority @vapassengerrail]

All aboard, Trekkies! Celebrate "First Contact Day" with Amtrak Virginia and embark on a journey that's out of this world!

While warp speed isn’t an option, our trains will get you there in comfort and style.

Live long, travel far, and prosper!

[Virginia Passenger Rail Authority @vapassengerrail]

Upgrades at Richmond's Main Street Station improve accessibility and communications! VPRA, Amtrak, and the City of Richmond worked together on the installation of a new Passenger Display System (PIDS) at the station.
https://t.co/HcVBREB7pa.

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Come explore the Amtrak Virginia Train Exhibit at the Children's Museum of Richmond! The exhibit launched four years ago, allowing children to construct a railroad, embark on a fictitious train ride, and more!

Visit https://t.co/zIucvDDgT2 for more information!

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Touring colleges and universities over spring break?

Did you know that you can take a train and visit any of the schools you see pictured? Book now and save 15% on Northeast Regional trains within VA & to DC!

Visit https://t.co/FyytfwXDJm to book today!

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Travel green on Amtrak! Train travel makes it easy to stay green, using 30 percent less energy per passenger mile than cars and 20 percent less than planes.

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Do you want to stay informed? Get quarterly updates on our projects delivered right into your inbox! Visit our webpage, https://t.co/IOxAbhB2jC, to subscribe.

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This weekend we set our clocks forward for Daylight Saving Time - losing an hour but gaining more daylight. If we all adjust our clocks to save time, why not adjust how we travel?

Make the most of every minute by choosing rail and reclaim your time!

[Virginia Passenger Rail Authority @vapassengerrail]

Thanks, APTA for the shout out! Check out VPRA in the February issue of Speedlines from the American Public Transportation Association: https://t.co/QM2KrBNnoz (the update can be found on page 49).

VPRA is a proud member of APTA!

[Virginia Passenger Rail Authority @vapassengerrail]

Time for a quick poll! Which element is most critical to the innovation of rail transportation? Vote your answer below!
A) Sustainability
B) Speed
C) Cost-efficiency
D) Connectivity

[Virginia Passenger Rail Authority @vapassengerrail]

Join the Panda-mania on Amtrak Virginia! Make plans to travel to the @NationalZoo to see DC’s newest additions, Bao Li and Qing Bao.

Book your trip now at: https://t.co/R8rJgX4E8y!
#AmtrakVA #DCPandas

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@ElijahG_68 Correct! It can take almost a mile and tonnage (weight) of the train and the speed in which its traveling.

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Pop quiz! How long does it take for a train to stop after applying emergency brakes?

Comment your guess below! (Hint: It’s longer than you think!)

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Train tracks covered in snow may look peaceful, but they are hardly a playground in the winter. Tracks can be slicker than they appear, and trains cannot stop rapidly.

Stay back, stay safe, and always use designated walkways!
#WinterRailSafety

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Spread love, not risks, this Valentine’s Day! Always obey crossing signals and stay off the tracks—it’s the safest way to ensure you arrive for your date on time.
#RailSafety

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It’s not too early to start planning that family trip! Book now and get the best prices, plus children under 12 get 50% ticket discounts, and lap infants under 2 ride free!

Check out our discounts at https://t.co/h7vmb0TyUZ.

#AmtrakVA #Travel #FamilyTravel