IN THE REGION: VRE to open new station in Spotsylvania Nov. 16

Virginia Railway Express (VRE) will commence VRE commuter rail service from the new Spotsylvania Station on Monday, Nov. 16, 2015.  Spotsylvania County and VRE will host a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. that morning.

VRE built the new station and platform while Spotsylvania County built the 1,500-space parking lot for commuters.

Spotsylvania Station, located southwest of US 17 and Crossroads Parkway, will become the southern terminus for VRE train service on the Fredericksburg Line and represents the first extension of VRE commuter rail service since it began operations in 1992. 

The station consists of the 1,500 space parking lot, a waiting area with bathroom facilities, and a 700-foot platform with canopy.

“We’ve been long anticipating the completion of the Spotsylvania Station.  It will be a tremendous amenity for the citizens and businesses of Spotsylvania County and points south,” said Gary Skinner, Spotsylvania County Supervisor and VRE Operations Board Vice-Chairman, who represents the County’s Lee Hill District.

Doug Allen, Chief Executive Officer of VRE, said, “The new Spotsylvania Station is a great addition to our Fredericksburg Line service.  The Station is well-designed, conveniently located and has plenty of parking.”