by davinp
Currently, the reason VRE does not offer Saturday service is because they have MUO with CSX where CSX uses the tracks on the weekends to operate freight trains
https://www.vre.org/about/board/board-a ... 2023/July/
https://www.vre.org/about/board/board-a ... draft-pdf/
- There is a sense of urgency from VRE officials to introduce Saturday service
- The $3.7 billion deal will allow for weekend service on VRE
- VRE Board Members supporting adding Saturday Service and fare hike for FY2025
- Mr. McLaughlin stated that corridor projects are going to dictate VRE’s ability to run full weekend
service; noting that the timeline for completion of the first two 4th track expansion projects is late FY
2026. Chair Walkinshaw indicated the ideal scenario is to start weekend service as soon as possible,
even if it were just one round-trip, if only to help to gather data on viability and optimal fare structure in
advance of starting full weekend service
- VRE survey finds riders are currently teleworking 2 days a week
- The last fare increase was in 2019
https://www.vre.org/about/board/board-a ... 2023/July/
https://www.vre.org/about/board/board-a ... draft-pdf/