The Manassas Line is a

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commuter line that extends from Washington, D.C. to Bristow, Virginia. The first of VRE's two lines, with service beginning on June 22, 1992, the line operates on tracks owned by

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(the RF&P Subdivision) and

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(the Washington District).

History

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

History

Stations list

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