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Day: December 12, 2017

Amtrak reports first month’s ridership | Business | roanoke.com

Posted on December 12, 2017May 23, 2018 by NRVRail2020

Amtrak said 2,770 people boarded in Roanoke during the first 30 days after the passenger railroad resumed running trains here, from Oct. 31 through Nov. 30. That equated to 92 riders a day. The ridership forecast is for 38,000 riders during the first year, according to Amtrak. That would equate to 104 riders a day.[…]

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A huge thank you to the crew working on site, as well as everyone at Virginia Passenger Rail Authority, for their great work on the New River Valley project! ...
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The New River Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization (NRVMPO) is conducting the NRV Passenger Rail Station Pedestrian, Bicycle, and Transit Connectivity Study. The second public meeting for this study will be held on Thursday, August 27, 2026 from 4-6 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers at the Christiansburg Town Hall, 100 E. Main St.For more information and to complete the project survey, visit bit.ly/4zoK2odPublic meeting materials will be posted Friday, August 21, 2026, on the New River Valley MPO website at www.newrivervalleympo.org and for review at the New River Valley MPO office.Public comments are welcome and can be emailed to nrvstudy@rkk.com. Please submit by 5 p.m. on September 20, 2026. ...

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As preparations continue for the arrival of passenger rail in 2027, help Blacksburg Transit make plans for access to and from the station by completing their survey. Deadline: June 19.Amtrak is coming to our region in 2027 — and we want to hear from you!Blacksburg Transit is seeking community input on how riders plan to access the new rail service. Your feedback will help us better understand:• How people plan to get to and from the station• How transit can support station access• The travel needs of our region’s residents and visitors🔗Share you thoughts and fill out our survey here: ow.ly/rZue50Z4tj2Please take a few minutes to complete the survey before it closes on Friday, June 19, 2026. ...

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