Service Improvements Near Washington, DC
Expect Travel Delays Oct. 16 – 26
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 and Amtrak Virginia 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.
VRE will run a modified S+ schedule Oct.19-23, terminating at L'Enfant in the morning and originating from L'Enfant in the evening. Passengers wishing to travel to Union Station are advised to find an alternate travel method from L'Enfant. View schedule details.
What to Expect
- 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):
South of Washington, DC (WAS):
Amtrak Virginia Bus Bridge:
Amtrak Virginia Express Bus Service:
|
| 🌆 Carolinian |
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| 🏙️ Cardinal | Operating Chicago (CHI) – Indianapolis (IND) only |
| 🌴 Floridian |
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| 🌙 Silver Meteor |
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| 🌿 Palmetto | Operating New York (NYP) – Washington, DC (WAS) only |
| 🌄 Crescent |
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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.
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.
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.
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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