By Sean Tubbs Charlottesville Tomorrow Published: August 28, 2009When a three-year pilot project for a new daily train from Lynchburg to Washington was approved by state officials earlier this year, area rail activists celebrated. But when the departure schedule for the Amtrak train was announced in March, supporters quickly grew concerned that its long-term viability […]
WDBJ www.WDBJ7.com Civic leaders on the Lynchburg to D.C. route are working to keep the train on track. When a second, daily passenger train pulls into Kemper Street station this fall, many are convinced it will have support. “There already is a lot of excitement building in Lynchburg about this new service,” says Corrin Hoffmann with […]
The News & Advance Published: April 2, 2009 For the most part, members of the General Assembly look out for the interests of their districts while at the same time keeping an eye out for the overall best interests of the state. It’s a big job. Give state Sen. Mark Obenshain an “F” for failing […]
By Ray Reed News & Advance A who’s-who list of political leaders and executives filled a tent at the Kemper Street Station in Lynchburg on Wednesday to watch Gov. Timothy M. Kaine and Norfolk Southern Chairman Wick Moorman sign Virginia’s first agreement to support passenger trains. “We are entering a new era” in passenger rail […]
Published by The News & Advance Last Thursday was a momentous day for enhanced passenger rail advocates in Virginia: The Commonwealth Transportation Board OK’d spending $25.2 million over the next three years to run two new trains to Washington, D.C. Under the three-year pilot program, two trains a day will between Lynchburg and Washington and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Amtrak says the most promising routes for new Virginia passenger train service would be Washington-Lynchburg and Washington-Newport News.
