VRE completes Spotsylvania third track project

Written by Mischa Wanek-Libman, editor
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Virginia Railway Express (VRE) service began May 17 along a new third track built on CSX's right-of-way from the VRE Crossroads Yard to Hamilton.

 

The $8.8 million project saw 2.5 miles of third track built, as well as a longer yard lead to accommodate the VRE Spotsylvania Station. Other work performed for the project included the installation of a new universal interlocking crossover, a new switch and lateral crossover around milepost 59, as well as signal and communications infrastructure as part of the systems upgrade.

VRE Chief Executive Officer said the project increases capacity, fluidity and provides operational flexibility on a line that hosts VRE and Amtrak passenger trains, as well as CSX’s freight trains.

This is not the only third track project occurring along the I-95 Corridor. The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation is heading up work to construct 11.4 miles of third track as part of the Southeast High Speed Rail Corridor between Arkendale and Powell’s Creek.

 

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