VRE is a transportation partnership of the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission (NVTC) and the Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission (PRTC). VRE provides commuter rail service linking the Northern Virginia suburbs to Alexandria, Crystal City and downtown Washington, D.C.

The VRE Operations Board, consisting of seven commissioners - three each from NVTC and PRTC and the Director of the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (VDRPT), oversees all operating aspects of the Virginia Railway Express under authority delegated by the two commissions and consistent with the terms of the VRE Master Agreement. NVTC and PRTC approve VRE policies, fares, major investments and legislative initiatives, authorize expenditures greater than $1,000,000 and approve the annual VRE budget and multi-year capital improvement program.

To learn more about Virginia Railway Express, you can access the web site at www.vre.org or call (703) 684-1001.