2008 December

Benefits of Rail Could be Long-Lasting

Sunday, December 21st, 2008

Published by The News & Advance
A decade ago, who in his right mind would have thought expanded rail service in Central Virginia possible.
Today, the dream of additional passenger service to Washington, D.C., is tantalizingly close to becoming a reality.
The state Department of Rail and Public Transportation has recommended to the Commonwealth Transportation Board that [...]


New Train Service Recommended from Lynchburg to DC

Thursday, December 18th, 2008

Published by the News & Advance
By Ray Reed
A decade of effort by people asking for more passenger train service in Lynchburg moved a step closer to reality Thursday when a state agency recommended funds for a second daily train between Lynchburg and Washington, D.C.
“This is awesome,” Vice Mayor Bert Dodson said.
“What a great way to [...]


REVISED 2009-2014 DRAFT SIX-YEAR TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM RELEASED

Thursday, December 18th, 2008

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Valentine: Money for 2nd Lynchburg-D.C. rail service may be near

Tuesday, December 9th, 2008

By Ray Reed
Published by the News & Advance
A possible source of funds could be announced next week for new daily train service between Lynchburg and Washington, D.C., Del. Shannon Valentine told members of the Lynchburg Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday.
Such an announcement would move a second daily Amtrak route, which has been discussed publicly by state [...]