The Commonwealth of Virginia finalized agreements with Amtrak, CSX, and Virginia Railway Express so it can officially launch a $3.7 billion investment to expand and improve passenger, commuter, and freight rail in Virginia while also creating a “vital connection in America’s national rail network” between the Northeast and Southeast corridors. The finalization of the agreements – dubbed the Transforming Rail in Virginia Initiative and first announced in December 2019 – allows construction to advance on significant rail infrastructure projects in Virginia. For more information, link to the announcement. (4-7-21)
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