Rail Safety Reminder: Trying to capture the perfect picture? Tracks aren’t your backdrop. Stay off and stay safe! Let’s keep the focus on safety, not risks. #NoSelfiesOnTracks

Amtrak Virginia Sets All-Time Record with 2024 Ridership! vapassengerrailauthority.org/amtrak-virgini…

Did you miss Amtrak’s Northeast Winter Sale? Don’t fret, there’s savings just for you! From our Anytime fare to student discounts, Amtrak Virginia makes travel affordable. Book your trip now at: amtrak.com/virginia! #AmtrakVA

Fun Fact Friday: The board game "Monopoly" features the following railroads: Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, Reading Railroad, Pennsylvania Railroad, and Short Line.

It’s not too early to start planning that family trip! Book now and get the best prices, plus children under 12 get 50% ticket discounts, and lap infants under 2 ride free! Check out our discounts at amtrak.com/children-disco…. #AmtrakVA #Travel #FamilyTravel

Spread love, not risks, this Valentine’s Day! Always obey crossing signals and stay off the tracks—it’s the safest way to ensure you arrive for your date on time. #RailSafety

Pop quiz! How long does it take for a train to stop after applying emergency brakes? Comment your guess below! (Hint: It’s longer than you think!)

Train tracks covered in snow may look peaceful, but they are hardly a playground in the winter. Tracks can be slicker than they appear, and trains cannot stop rapidly. Stay back, stay safe, and always use designated walkways! #WinterRailSafety

Join the Panda-mania on Amtrak Virginia! Make plans to travel to the National Zoo to see DC’s newest additions, Bao Li and Qing Bao. Book your trip now at: amtrak.com/virginia! #AmtrakVA #DCPandas

Time for a quick poll! Which element is most critical to the innovation of rail transportation? Vote your answer below! A) Sustainability B) Speed C) Cost-efficiency D) Connectivity

Thanks, APTA for the shout out! Check out VPRA in the February issue of Speedlines from the American Public Transportation Association: apta.com/wp-content/upl… (the update can be found on page 49). VPRA is a proud member of APTA!

This weekend we set our clocks forward for Daylight Saving Time - losing an hour but gaining more daylight. If we all adjust our clocks to save time, why not adjust how we travel? Make the most of every minute by choosing rail and reclaim your time!

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Travel green on Amtrak! Train travel makes it easy to stay green, using 30 percent less energy per passenger mile than cars and 20 percent less than planes.

Touring colleges and universities over spring break? Did you know that you can take a train and visit any of the schools you see pictured? Book now and save 15% on Northeast Regional trains within VA & to DC! Visit amtrak.com/virginia15 to book today!

Come explore the Amtrak Virginia Train Exhibit at the Children's Museum of Richmond! The exhibit launched four years ago, allowing children to construct a railroad, embark on a fictitious train ride, and more! Visit childrensmuseumofrichmond.org/exhibits/train… for more information!

Upgrades at Richmond's Main Street Station improve accessibility and communications! VPRA, Amtrak, and the City of Richmond worked together on the installation of a new Passenger Display System (PIDS) at the station. vapassengerrailauthority.org/new-passenger-….

All aboard, Trekkies! Celebrate "First Contact Day" with Amtrak Virginia and embark on a journey that's out of this world! While warp speed isn’t an option, our trains will get you there in comfort and style. Live long, travel far, and prosper!

NEW: Video from Virginia Passenger Rail Authority that shows how the new Long Bridge for trains and a parallel bridge for pedestrians & bikers will be constructed over the Potomac River. Major construction work is expected to start next year, currently the projected completion date is 2030.

Check out this construction animation of the Potomac River bridge components of the Long Bridge Project. These bridges are 2 of the 7 bridges that will be constructed as part of the Project, visit longbridgeproject.com to learn more and sign up for project updates.