VRE Train Talk alert 3/13/20
SERVICE ADVISORY
Virginia Railway Express (VRE)
Coronavirus Update from the Virginia Railway Express
VRE continues to monitor the evolving effects of the coronavirus pandemic. As employers in the region begin transitioning to more telework options for their employees, we expect ridership to drop to a point where we will adjust our service level.
Our partners at Amtrak have already announced a reduction in service to weekend schedules for next week, which eliminates the cross-honor options for our passengers utilizing Amtrak Step-Up tickets in conjunction with their multi-ride VRE tickets.
Metrorail has similarly announced plans to reduce the frequency of their trains.
VRE currently plans to operate on a regular schedule on Monday, March 16th. This could change as more information becomes available. VRE Staff will be working primarily from remote locations, so staffing and services at VRE Headquarters in Alexandria will be limited. Please call us at 703-684-1001 before coming to our office to make sure we will be able to provide the service you need. We will continue to send Train Talk Alerts with the latest developments and encourage everyone to stay tuned to Train Talk and our website at www.vre.org for the latest news.