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The '''Manassas Line''' is a [[Virginia Railway Express]] commuter line that extends from [[Washington Union Station|Washington, D.C.]] to [[Broad Run station|Bristow, Virginia]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.vre.org/service/map/ |title=VRE System Map}}</ref> The first of VRE's two lines, with service beginning on June 22, 1992, the line operates on tracks owned by [[CSX Transportation]] and [[Norfolk Southern Railway]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.vre.org/service/faq/#faq-frm-additional |title=VRE Frequently Asked Questions |website=Virginia Railway Express |access-date=November 28, 2018}}</ref>
The '''Manassas Line''' is a [[Virginia Railway Express]] commuter line that extends from [[Washington Union Station|Washington, D.C.]] to [[Broad Run station|Bristow, Virginia]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.vre.org/service/map/ |title=VRE System Map}}</ref> The first of VRE's two lines, with service beginning on June 22, 1992, the line operates on tracks owned by [[CSX Transportation]] and [[Norfolk Southern Railway]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.vre.org/service/faq/#faq-frm-additional |title=VRE Frequently Asked Questions |website=Virginia Railway Express |access-date=November 28, 2018}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
The line south of [[Alexandria Union Station|Alexandria, Virginia]], was once owned by [[Southern Railway (U.S.)|Southern Railway]], whose ''Crescent'' train stopped at the line's Alexandria and {{stl|VRE|Manassas}} stations. When U.S. intercity passenger service was taken over by [[Amtrak]], the new railroad continued the {{lnl|Amtrak|Crescent}} service between {{stl|Amtrak|New Orleans}} and [[Pennsylvania Station (New York)|New York City]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer?c=AM_Route_C&pagename=am%2FLayout&cid=1241245668168|title=Amtrak Routes - Crescent}}</ref>
The line south of [[Alexandria Union Station|Alexandria, Virginia]], was once owned by [[Southern Railway (U.S.)|Southern Railway]], whose ''Crescent'' train stopped at the line's Alexandria and {{stl|VRE|Manassas}} stations. When U.S. intercity passenger service was taken over by [[Amtrak]], the new railroad continued the {{lnl|Amtrak|Crescent}} service between {{stl|Amtrak|New Orleans}} and [[Pennsylvania Station (New York)|New York City]].<ref>{{cite web|url=://www.amtrak.com//|title=Amtrak - }}</ref>


In 1984, planning began for a commuter rail service for the area. Eight years later, after many new stations were constructed, Virginia Railway Express began operating trains on the line.
In 1984, planning began for a commuter rail service for the area. Eight years later, after many new stations were constructed, Virginia Railway Express began operating trains on the line.


In 2009, Amtrak extended its {{lnl|Amtrak|Northeast Regional}} service south to Lynchburg, bringing more trains to Manassas and {{stl|VRE|Burke Centre}}.<ref>{{cite web |title=Burke Centre Now An Amtrak Stop |url=https://railfanning.org/2010/01/burke-centre-now-an-amtrak-stop/ |website=Railfanning.org |date=January 18, 2010 |accessdate=November 26, 2019}}</ref>
In 2009, Amtrak extended its {{lnl|Amtrak|Northeast Regional}} service south to Lynchburg, bringing more trains to Manassas and {{stl|VRE|Burke Centre}}.<ref>{{cite web |title=Burke Centre Now An Amtrak Stop |url=https://railfanning.org/2010/01/burke-centre-now-an-amtrak-stop/ |website=Railfanning.org |date=January 18, 2010 |accessdate=November 26, 2019}}</ref>

Revision as of 19:48, 26 November 2019

Manassas Line
VRE train in Manassas station.
Overview
StatusOperating
OwnerNorfolk Southern Railway, CSX Transportation
LocaleWashington, D.C., Fairfax County, Virginia, Prince William County, Virginia
Termini
Stations10
Service
TypeCommuter rail line
SystemVirginia Railway Express
Operator(s)Virginia Railway Express
History
OpenedJune 22, 1992
Technical
Line length35 miles (56 km)
Charactergrade-separated, Underground and above ground
Track gauge4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm)
Route map
Manassas Line
Legend
MARC
Amtrak
 Union Station DC Streetcar Amtrak
First Street Tunnel
 L'Enfant
Long Bridge over
Potomac River
Washington, D.C.
Virginia
 Crystal City
Alexandria Amtrak
Fredericksburg Line to Spotsylvania
Amtrak
 Backlick Road
Rolling Road
Burke Centre Amtrak
Clifton
(seasonal)
 Manassas Park
Manassas Amtrak
Broad Run Manassas Regional Airport
Amtrak
Both VRE services sharing track
Handicapped/disabled access All stations are accessible

The Manassas Line is a Virginia Railway Express commuter line that extends from Washington, D.C. to Bristow, Virginia.[1] The first of VRE's two lines, with service beginning on June 22, 1992, the line operates on tracks owned by CSX Transportation and Norfolk Southern Railway.[2]

History

The line south of Alexandria, Virginia, was once owned by Southern Railway, whose Crescent train stopped at the line's Alexandria and Manassas stations. When U.S. intercity passenger service was taken over by Amtrak, the new railroad continued the Crescent service between New Orleans and New York City.[3]

In 1984, planning began for a commuter rail service for the area. Eight years later, after many new stations were constructed, Virginia Railway Express began operating trains on the line on June 22, 1992.

In 2009, Amtrak extended its Northeast Regional service south to Lynchburg, bringing more trains to Manassas and Burke Centre.[4]

In 2017, VRE began a $2.8 million study of expansion to the Broad Run station and layover facility that would allow additional Manassas Line service.[5]

Stations list

State Location Station Connections
District of Columbia Washington Union Station AmtrakAmtrak: Acela, Capitol Limited, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Northeast Regional, Palmetto, Silver Meteor, Silver Star, Vermonter, Thruway Motorcoach to Charlottesville, Virginia
MARC: Brunswick Line, Camden Line, Penn Line
Virginia Railway Express VRE: Fredricksburg Line
Metrorail:
DC Streetcar DC Streetcar: H Street/Benning Road Line
Bus interchange Bus: Metrobus, Loudoun County Commuter Bus, OmniRide, MTA Commuter Bus
L'Enfant Virginia Railway Express VRE: Fredricksburg Line
Metrorail:
Bus interchange Bus: Metrobus, Loudoun County Commuter Bus. OmniRide Commuter, MTA Commuter Bus
Virginia Arlington Crystal City Virginia Railway Express VRE: Fredricksburg Line
Metrorail:
Metroway Metroway
Bus interchange Bus: Metrobus, Arlington Transit, Fairfax Connector, Loudoun County Commuter Bus, OmniRide Commuter
Alexandria Alexandria AmtrakAmtrak: Northeast Regional
Virginia Railway Express VRE: Fredricksburg Line
Metrorail:
Bus interchange Bus: Metrobus, DASH Bus
Springfield Backlick Road Bus interchange Bus: Metrobus, Fairfax Connector
Burke Rolling Road Bus interchange Bus: Metrobus
Burke Centre AmtrakAmtrak: Northeast Regional
Bus interchange Bus: Metrobus, Fairfax Connector
Manassas Park Manassas Park Bus interchange Bus: OmniRide Commuter
Manassas Manassas AmtrakAmtrak: Northeast Regional
Bus interchange Bus: OmniRide Commuter
Bristow Broad Run Manassas Regional Airport Manassas Regional Airport

References

  1. ^ "VRE System Map". Virginia Railway Express.
  2. ^ "VRE Frequently Asked Questions". Virginia Railway Express. Retrieved November 28, 2018.
  3. ^ "Crescent". Amtrak. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
  4. ^ "Burke Centre Now An Amtrak Stop". Railfanning.org. January 18, 2010. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
  5. ^ "VRE throttles back Gainesville, Haymarket expansion plans". Trains Magazine. March 21, 2017. Retrieved March 21, 2017.

See also

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