“Passenger counts on Virginia’s state-supported prepare companies hit an all-time excessive in July, with greater than 110,000 vacationers,” in keeping with an article revealed by the Solar Gazette. “That’s a rise of practically 29 % from June and a leap of practically 20 % from pre-pandemic ranges, in keeping with the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VRPA).”

The spike in ridership may be traced to an elevated variety of spherical journeys between Washington, D.C., Roanoke, and Norfolk, in addition to the resumption of a visit between D.C. and Newport Information.

Extra particulars on the elevated ridership on every of these routes is included within the supply article.

The newest ridership figures present extra proof to assist the advantages of the state’s ongoing investments in intercity rail. Here’s a timeline of Planetizen protection of the state’s efforts to enhance rail service across the state:

Data on the Remodeling Rail VA initiative can be accessible on the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority’s web site.