Ridership Increases, both bus and Amtrak (no mention of VRE): WTOP.com
Could this portend more new or increased service? And how would they enable such? With Amtrak replacing Amfleet 1’s in the near term, would VA be interested in a state dedicated fleet?
Could this portend more new or increased service? And how would they enable such? With Amtrak replacing Amfleet 1’s in the near term, would VA be interested in a state dedicated fleet?
WASHINGTON — Virginia saw higher than expected usage over the past year of Amtrak routes and a new intercity bus service connecting the D.C. region to Harrisonburg and Blacksburg.
Through the end of November, Amtrak ridership in Virginia was up 5 percent year-over-year, Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation Director Jennifer Mitchell said.
“Very good results,” she told the Commonwealth Transportation Board.
The increases included 2.4 percent on trains to and from Richmond, 6 percent on trains to and from Lynchburg and Roanoke, and 7.8 percent on the Norfolk route.
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