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Make your voice heard in Washington
New Public Hears State Rail Plan
Long-distance coach travel tips
Express buses connect Richmond and VRE
Washington, DC, freight bypass studied
The Virginia Light Rail Symposium presentations are on the Virginians for High Speed Rail website
Let Modern Intermodal Trains Remove Truck Traffic from
Station reports
Current rail passenger service in the Virginias
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Steve Dunham
Michael L. Testerman
President
P.O. Box 867
Richmond VA 23218
Chairman and webmaster
Modern Transportation for the Virginias
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An Amtrak F-59 and bilevel cars on display at Broad Street Station (now the Science Museum of Virginia) in Richmond Photo by Steve Dunham |
Upcoming Events
VARP will have a display at the Manassas Railway Festival,
Express buses connect Richmond and VRE
On May 21, Greater Richmond Transit buses began serving the Virginia Railway Express station in Fredericksburg, bringing commuters from the Richmond area and Carmel Church, as well as carrying riders from Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, and Carmel Church to Richmond.
The morning buses arrive in time for the 5:45 and 6:35 VRE trains to Washington, and in the evening they meet the trains that arrive in Fredericksburg at 5:37 and 6:46.
The fare is $6 one way. Exact fare is required.
Information about the Fredericksburg-Richmond commuter bus (GRTC
About our organization
Welcome to VARP’s station on the World Wide Web.
The Virginia Association of Railway Patrons is a nonprofit, tax-exempt membership organization working to promote expanded rail service in Virginia and West Virginia. Donations are tax-deductible.
VARP’s mission and membership information
A Future for Rail Passenger Service in the Virginias
VARP membership application form