Pause for Progress

From Oct. 16 - 26, planned infrastructure upgrades south of Washington, DC's Union Station will result in schedule adjustments impacting service to and from Virginia. We appreciate your patience as we make improvements for more reliable service ahead.

During the work, Carolinian service will continue with a coordinated bus connection to and from Washington Union Station, allowing customers to complete their trips with a transfer between the train and bus.

Visit the Amtrak Media Center for More Information

Pause for Progress

From Oct. 16 - 26, planned infrastructure upgrades south of Washington, DC's Union Station will result in schedule adjustments impacting service to and from Virginia. We appreciate your patience as we make improvements for more reliable service ahead.

During the work, Carolinian service will continue with a coordinated bus connection to and from Washington Union Station, allowing customers to complete their trips with a transfer between the train and bus.

Visit the Amtrak Media Center for More Information

À quoi s'attendre

  • Reduced service and train cancellations
  • Route modifications
  • Travel disruptions south of Washington, DC

What’s Being Improved or Replaced

  • Track switches
  • Tunnel infrastructure
  • Electrical systems

What You’ll Gain

  • Safer, more reliable rail service
  • Fewer delays over time
  • A stronger, more dependable rail network

Routes Currently Impacted by Service Changes

Train Route Operating Segments (October 16–26, 2026)
🚆 Northeast Regional

North of Washington, DC (WAS):

  • Operating between Washington, DC (WAS) – New York (NYP) - Boston (BOS)

South of Washington, DC (WAS):

  • Amtrak Virginia service will operate:
    • 1 round trip Norfolk (NFK) – Alexandria (ALX)
    • 1 round trip Roanoke (RNK) – Alexandria (ALX)

Amtrak Virginia Bus Bridge:

  • 3 roundtrip buses timed to connect with trains between Alexandria (ALX) and Washington, DC (WAS)

Amtrak Virginia Express Bus Service:

  • 1 roundtrip: Roanoke (RNK), Lynchburg (LYH), Washington, DC (WAS)
  • 1 roundtrip: Charlottesville (CVS), Washington, DC (WAS)
  • 2 roundtrips: Virginia Beach (VAB), Norfolk (NFK), Newport News (NPN), Williamsburg (WBG), Washington, DC (WAS)
  • 1 roundtrip: Norfolk (NFK), Newport News (NPN), Williamsburg (WBG), Washington, DC (WAS)
  • 2 roundtrips: Richmond Staples Mill (RVR), Washington, DC (WAS)
  • 1 roundtrip: Richmond Main Street Station (RVM), Washington, DC (WAS)
🌆 Carolinian
  • Operating as train between New York (NYP) – Washington, DC (WAS)
  • Bus connection between Washington Union Station (WAS) – Alexandria (ALX)
  • Operating as train between Alexandria (ALX) – Charlotte (CLT)  
🏙️ Cardinal Operating Chicago (CHI) – Indianapolis (IND) only
🌴 Floridian
  • Operating Chicago (CHI) – Pittsburgh (PGH) only 
  • Operating Jacksonville (JAX) – Miami (MIA) only  
🌙 Silver Meteor
  • Operating New York (NYP) – Washington, DC (WAS) only 
  • Operating Jacksonville (JAX) – Miami (MIA) only
🌿 Palmetto Operating New York (NYP) – Washington, DC (WAS) only
🌄 Crescent
  • Operating New York (NYP) – Washington, DC (WAS) only 
  • Operating Atlanta (ATL) – New Orleans (NOL) only

 

 

 

Connect from Alexandria to Washington, DC by Metro

Washington, DC is easily accessible via Amtrak's Alexandra Station (110 Callahan Drive). Simply walk 0.2 miles to the adjacent King St-Old Town Metrorail Station and take the Yellow or Blue Line, which runs every 8 to 15 minutes and reaches downtown DC in approximately 20 minutes.

Connect from Alexandria to Washington, DC by Metro

Washington, DC is easily accessible via Amtrak's Alexandra Station (110 Callahan Drive). Simply walk 0.2 miles to the adjacent King St-Old Town Metrorail Station and take the Yellow or Blue Line, which runs every 8 to 15 minutes and reaches downtown DC in approximately 20 minutes.

Get a Guaranteed Ride Home

If you’re impacted by service delays, the GRH program is a great alternative. It’s offered via Commuter Connections and gives you up to 6 FREE rides home a year when an emergency, illness or unexpected overtime leaves you without a ride.

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Get a Guaranteed Ride Home

If you’re impacted by service delays, the GRH program is a great alternative. It’s offered via Commuter Connections and gives you up to 6 FREE rides home a year when an emergency, illness or unexpected overtime leaves you without a ride.

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Ride with Virginia Breeze

Virginia Breeze is Virginia's intercity bus service connecting communities across the state with major destinations including Washington, DC, Richmond and Virginia Beach. Whether you're traveling to visit friends, heading back to campus or catching a flight, Virginia Breeze makes it easy to travel between cities without driving. Explore routes, schedules and fares.

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Ride with Virginia Breeze

Virginia Breeze is Virginia's intercity bus service connecting communities across the state with major destinations including Washington, DC, Richmond and Virginia Beach. Whether you're traveling to visit friends, heading back to campus or catching a flight, Virginia Breeze makes it easy to travel between cities without driving. Explore routes, schedules and fares.

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How to Reschedule Your Trip and Avoid Delays

Visit Amtrak.com and/or call the Amtrak Customer Care Team at 1-800-USA-RAIL (1-800-872-7245)

 

 

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