Will Richmond Re-connect With Its High-Speed Rail Dreams?

June 16, 2015

Despite the challenges, high-speed rail seems to be gaining currency again, touted nationally as an important long-term infrastructure improvement.

The future for DC-to-Richmond high speed rail

June 11, 2015

Preliminary designs and routes for a proposed high-speed rail line between Richmond and Washington, D.C. just gained a little bit more steam.

High-speed rail studied for Richmond-D.C. line

June 9, 2015

Virginia transportation officials say they want to cut that train ride to 90 minutes, make passenger train travel more reliable and attractive to travelers in the corridor, and increase capacity.

Updated plans unveiled for high-speed rail project

June 4, 2015

Preliminary alternative designs of a proposed high-speed rail line between Richmond and Washington, D.C. were laid out for Fredericksburg-area residents Tuesday night in the city.

Virginia Bets On Higher-Speed Rail By 2025

June 4, 2015

The state and Federal Railroad Administration are exploring the feasibility of high-speed rail in the 123-mile stretch connecting the two capital cities. Virginia officials say the plan is to raise the maximum rail speed from the current 70 mph to 90 mph, and in doing so, make intercity passenger rail more reliable for people in the corridor and more competitive with car and air travel.

Public Meeting To Feature High-Speed Trains: Media Report

June 2, 2015

Richmond-to-Washington line would be part of larger East Coast network.

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