NS, Virginia DRPT to improve infrastructure for passenger service

摘要

The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) and Norfolk Southern have entered into an agreement to improve rail-related infrastructure between Lynchburg and Roanoke. The improvements will allow passenger rail to once again serve the Roanoke Region. "DRPT and Norfolk Southern continue their strong partnership to advance intercity passenger rail service in the state of Virginia," said former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell. "Intercity passenger rail service is central to the commonwealth's economic growth, vitality and competitiveness in the region. Now the major population centers will have intercity passenger rail service."