D.C. to Richmond Rail Meetings Scheduled, Public Input Sought

The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is holding a third round of public information meetings this week to receive public input and discuss alternatives to improve intercity passenger rail service from Washington, D.C. to Richmond, VA.

The D.C. to Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail open houses are from 5 to 7:30 p.m., with a presentation at 6 p.m. each evening.

The meetings will be held in Fredericksburg, Springfield and Richmond.

Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2015
Dorothy Hart Community Center
408 Canal Street
Fredericksburg, Va.
Transit Information: www.ridefred.com

Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015
Hilton Springfield
6550 Loisdale Road
Springfield, Va.
Transit info: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/connector
www.wmata.com

Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015
VA Department of Motor Vehicles
2300 W. Broad Street
Richmond, Va.
Transit info: www.ridegrtc.com

Discussions will include:
The most feasible and reasonable improvement alternatives.
Potential station locations.
Track and safety improvements.