Virginia Railway Express

VRE Cares' third annual Back-to-School Express begins July 27! Donate school supplies onboard our trains, shop our wishlist, or make a monetary donation to help students in our communities. 🔗 Learn more: brnw.ch/21x47ik

It's never too early to register and ride for the cure! Tour de VRE is back this fall, bringing another opportunity to ride with friends, family, and make a difference. 🔗 Register today: brnw.ch/21x3s5Z

Last chance to Meet the Management this summer! 🚆 Stop by tomorrow starting at 3 p.m. to chat with the VRE team. See you there! #MTM2026 #RideVRE

Tickets are officially LIVE. Celebrate Independence Day with VRE this year! Limited tickets are available until sold out. 🎟️ brnw.ch/21x307P

Two special trains, one celebratory night. Skip the I-95 stress and ride into the city with VRE this Independence Day. 🗓️ Tickets go on sale Monday, June 1 at 10:00 a.m. and will be available until sold out. Visit brnw.ch/21x2W3l.

Skip the traffic. Catch the show. Make memories. VRE’s brining back our July 4th Fireworks Trains into D.C. for a stress-free night of celebration, fireworks, and family fun🎆 🗓️ Tickets go on sale Monday, June 1, 2026. Learn more: vre.org/fireworkstrains.

Celebrate Independence Day and the 250th anniversary of the founding of our nation in style this year, with the return of VRE Fireworks Trains on Saturday, July 4, 2026! Ticket sales through Eventbrite will begin on June 1. Participants will also receive a commemorative LED "sparkler" to provide some patriotic flair and fun for the whole family. Learn more about VRE Fireworks Trains: vre.org/fireworkstrains 🎇

Beat rising gas prices with Commuter Connections! Save with free carpool matching and cash rewards for transit.🚌💵 Learn more ways to save on gas: mwcog.org/newsroom/2026/…

Has Bike to Work Day today gotten you excited for more opportunities to break out the two wheels? VRE is proud to announce that registration for the 6th Annual Tour de VRE is officially open! VRE's charity bike ride/race returns on October 3, 2026, taking participants along our Manassas Line, with both a 35-mile or 8-mile ride available. All proceeds support the Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Foundation, in honor of the life of a beloved member of the extended VRE family and all those who have battled breast cancer. Learn more and register today on VRE's website: vre.org/tourdevre/ #BTWD2026 #TDV2026

Bike to Work Day returns this Friday, May 15! Join VRE and commuters across the region as we celebrate ditching the car for a healthier, happier, and more sustainable way to get to work. Participants will get a free t-shirt. Register today: biketoworkmetrodc.org

The last Meet the Management of the season is tomorrow at 3 PM! Don’t miss your chance to connect with the team directly. See you there, riders. #MTM2026 #RideVRE

Sparks flew as we celebrated our partnership with the Fredericksburg Nationals for the 2026 season last month. Catch VRE around the stadium or stop by our informational booth throughout the season to learn how to ride with us this summer. #RideVRE

VRE will return to normal service tomorrow, Thursday, May 7, 2026. We appreciate your understanding as we adapted to unforeseen construction delays at Alexandria this week. And, don't forget that both Manassas Line 329 and Fredericksburg 307 will depart from Union Station in the afternoons going forward! This shift will eliminate the need for a shuffle at Alexandria. The change should improve efficiency during our peak commute period.

From 3PM to the last train, come Meet the Management tomorrow evening. #MTM2026 #RideVRE

VRE will operate on the S Schedule again tomorrow (Tuesday, May 5), due to ongoing bridge replacement construction. Fredericksburg Line trains 300 (morning) and 303 (afternoon) also will operate. The latest version of the S Schedule is available at vre.org/schedule/ Train 313 passengers: On S Schedule days, Train 313 will originate at the Alexandria Station at 6:33 p.m. Train 313’s passengers can board Manassas Line Train 335 at Union Station, L’Enfant and Crystal City, then transfer to Train 313 at Alexandria. Please note that Train 335 departs those stations 10 minutes earlier than Train 313’s usual departure times. This is reflected in the latest version of the S Schedule. The following trains WILL operate on Tuesday, May 5: Fredericksburg Line AM: 300 – Departs Spotsylvania at 4:52 AM 302 – Departs Spotsylvania at 5:06 AM 306 – Departs Spotsylvania at 5:41 AM 310 – Departs Spotsylvania at 6:26 AM 314 – Departs Spotsylvania at 7:46 AM (terminates at the Alexandria Station) Fredericksburg Line PM: 301 – Departs Union Station at 1:35 PM 303 – Departs Union Station at 3:00 PM 305 – Departs Union Station at 3:30 PM 309 – Departs Union Station at 4:40 PM 313 – Departs Alexandria Station at 6:33 p.m. (Passengers can ride Manassas Line Train 335 from Union Station, L’Enfant and Crystal City and transfer to Train 313 at Alexandria. Train 335 runs 10 minutes ahead of Train 313’s usual schedule.) Manassas Line AM: 324 – Departs Broad Run at 5:21 AM 328 – Departs Broad Run at 6:16 AM 330 – Departs Broad Run at 6:41 AM 334 – Departs Broad Run at 8:01 AM (terminates at the Alexandria Station) Manassas Line PM: 325 – Departs Union Station at 1:30 PM 329 – Departs Union Station at 4:10 PM 333 – Departs Union Station at 5:30 PM 335 – Departs Union Station at 6:00 PM

We've heard your feedback and are making adjustments to improve your afternoon commutes. Beginning today, Manassas Line train 329 will once again originate from Union Station, departing at 4:10 PM. Fredericksburg Line train 307 will also originate from Union Station, departing at 4:00 PM, and eliminating the need for a 329/307 shuffle at Alexandria. Stay up to date on all schedule information at vre.org/schedule 📆

More service. More flexibility. More connections. That’s the future of VRE. #RideVRE

Happening tomorrow at 3 PM. Meet the VRE management team in Alexandria. #MTM2026 #RideVRE

Attention Alexandria residents: limited weekend work is planned for necessary improvements to Alexandria Station and the replacement of the adjacent King & Commonwealth bridges. Join us next Tuesday to learn more about this work and other details of these closely related projects led by VRE. Both projects, planned in conjunction with the Commonwealth's "Transforming Rail in Virginia" initiative, will unlock major opportunities for passenger rail—enhancing reliability, capacity, and the overall travel experience for years to come. Come hear directly from the project team, ask questions, and get the latest updates via a virtual community meeting at 7:00 PM on April 21. Register today: vre.org/events/alexand… We appreciate your continued patience and support as we build a stronger, more connected future for our region. 🚆

Meet the team behind your ride! Stop by to chat, ask a question, meet our management team, or simply enjoy some refreshments and snacks. We’ll be at Union Station this Wednesday at 3:00 PM!