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The Manassas Line is a Virginia Railway Express commuter rail service that extends from Washington, D.C.toBristow, Virginia.[1] The first of VRE's two lines, with service beginning on June 22, 1992,[2] the line operates on tracks owned by CSX Transportation (the RF&P Subdivision) and Norfolk Southern Railway (the Washington District).[3]

Manassas Line
VRE train in Manassas station.
Overview
StatusOperating
OwnerNorfolk Southern Railway, CSX Transportation
LocaleWashington, D.C., Fairfax County, Virginia, Prince William County, Virginia
Termini
  • Bristow, VA
  • Stations10
    Service
    TypeCommuter rail
    SystemVirginia Railway Express
    Train number(s)321–338
    Operator(s)Virginia Railway Express
    History
    OpenedJune 22, 1992
    Technical
    Line length35 miles (56 km)
    Charactergrade-separated, Underground and above ground
    Track gauge4 ft 8+12 in (1,435 mm)
    Operating speed79 mph (127km/h) (top)
    26.6mph (42.5km/h) (average)

    Route map

    Map Manassas Line highlighted in blue


    Union Station DC Streetcar Amtrak

    L'Enfant

    Washington, D.C.
    Virginia

    Crystal City

    Alexandria Amtrak

    Backlick Road

    Rolling Road

    Burke Centre Amtrak

    Clifton
    (seasonal)

    Manassas Park

    Manassas Amtrak

    Broad Run Manassas Regional Airport

    Both VRE services sharing track

    Handicapped/disabled access All stations are accessible
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  • Broad Run Station - western terminus of the Manassas Line

    History

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    The line south of Alexandria, Virginia, was once owned by Southern Railway, whose Crescent train stopped at the line's Alexandria and Manassas stations. When U.S. intercity passenger service was taken over by Amtrak, the new railroad continued the Crescent service between New Orleans and New York City.[4]

    In 1984, planning began for a commuter rail service for the area. Eight years later, after many new stations were constructed, Virginia Railway Express began operating trains on the line on June 22, 1992.

    In 2009, Amtrak extended its Northeast Regional service south to Lynchburg, bringing more trains to Manassas and Burke Centre.[5]

    In 2017, VRE began a $2.8 million study of expansion to the Broad Run station and layover facility that would allow additional Manassas Line service.[6]

    As of June 2024, the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority is negotiating with Norfolk Southern to purchase the portion of the Washington District between Broad Run and Alexandria used by VRE.[7]

    Stations list

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    State Location Station Connections
    District of Columbia Washington Union Station  Amtrak: Acela, Capitol Limited, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Northeast Regional, Palmetto, Silver Meteor, Silver Star, Vermonter, Amtrak ThruwaytoCharlottesville, Virginia
      MARC: Brunswick Line, Camden Line, Penn Line
      VRE: Fredericksburg Line
      Metrorail:  
      DC Streetcar: H Street/Benning Road Line
      Bus: Metrobus, Loudoun County Commuter Bus, OmniRide, MTA Commuter Bus
    L'Enfant   VRE: Fredericksburg Line
      Metrorail:          
      Bus: Metrobus, Loudoun County Commuter Bus. OmniRide Commuter, MTA Commuter Bus
    Virginia Arlington Crystal City   VRE: Fredericksburg Line
      Metrorail:    
      Metroway
      Bus: Metrobus, Arlington Transit, Fairfax Connector, Loudoun County Commuter Bus, OmniRide Commuter
    Alexandria Alexandria  Amtrak: Northeast Regional
      VRE: Fredericksburg Line
      Metrorail:    
      Bus: Metrobus, DASH Bus
    Springfield Backlick Road   Bus: Metrobus, Fairfax Connector
    Burke Rolling Road   Bus: Metrobus
    Burke Centre  Amtrak: Northeast Regional
      Bus: Metrobus, Fairfax Connector
    Manassas Park Manassas Park   Bus: OmniRide Commuter
    Manassas Manassas  Amtrak: Northeast Regional
      Bus: OmniRide Commuter
    Bristow Broad Run   Manassas Regional Airport

    References

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    1. ^ "VRE System Map". Virginia Railway Express.
  • ^ Fehr & Sanchez (June 18, 1992). "Getting On Track". Washington Post. Retrieved August 11, 2020.
  • ^ "VRE Frequently Asked Questions". Virginia Railway Express. Retrieved November 28, 2018.
  • ^ "Crescent". Amtrak. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
  • ^ "Burke Centre Now An Amtrak Stop". Railfanning.org. January 18, 2010. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
  • ^ "VRE throttles back Gainesville, Haymarket expansion plans". Trains Magazine. March 21, 2017. Retrieved March 21, 2017.
  • ^ "VPRA and Norfolk Southern in Discussions for New Rail Agreement" (Press release). Virginia Passenger Rail Authority. June 4, 2024.
  • See also

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