VRE service alerts:
3:10 pm
Delays Out of DC
All trains are currently holding out of Union Station due to fire on tracks south of L'Enfant. Firefighter's are currently on scene with CSX maintainers. More information to follow.
3:58 pm
Delays Out of DC: Update
Update:
Firefighters are still trying to resolve issue and no estimate when rails will be open again.
Due to the expected extended delays, the Metro option is open which mean VRE customers can use Metrorail at no additional charge by presenting their validated VRE ticket or pass to a Metro station manager upon entering and exiting the system. Metro parking charges, however, are not waived.
4:01 pm
Delays Out of DC: Update #2
Update #2:
No new information, still waiting for tracks to open up. Will notify riders when trains are moving again.
4:06 pm
Delays Out of DC: Update #3
Update #3:
Tracks have been inspected and railroad is back open to traffic. Trains should be on the move shortly. There will be residual delays to later trains.
4:24 pm
Delays Out of DC: Update #4 - New Track issues at DC Union Station
Update #4:
There will be more delays coming out of Union Station due to track issues there. At this time our trains cannot depart the yard to get to Union Station.
A Fredericksburg train can proceed south since it is at Union Station. Then we have Manassas equipment moving north to get to L'Enfant which will then turn south and pickup Manassas passengers.
4:48 pm
Delays Out of DC: Update #5 - New Track Issue South of L'Enfant
Update #5:
There is a sun kink in the rail south of L'Enfant which will further delay the trains. A Fredericksburg train is at L'Enfant now but will be delayed going south from there.
4:56 pm
Delays Out of DC: Update #6
Update #6:
Because of the sun kink south of L'Enfant, we will not be able to get the Manassas train north to L'Enfant. That Manassas equipment is at Crystal City will pick up passengers once safe to do so then proceed south.