Virginia to host virtual 'rail industry day' for contractors

The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) and Virginia Railway Express (VRE) will host Virtual Rail Industry Day on Feb. 24.

DRPT and VRE will present information on upcoming projects, solicitations and business opportunities. Attendance is open to contractors interested in participating in rail improvement projects in Virginia.

Rail Industry Day offers contractors information on the Transforming Rail in Virginia initiative with CSX and the upcoming projects and procurements being offered by DRPT and VRE. Attendees will hear how both agencies projects align with those in the commonwealth's $3.7 billion rail initiative.

Rail Industry Day will focus on upcoming procurements from DRPT, on behalf of the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority, and VRE. They include the Long Bridge Project; track projects in Alexandria and Franconia-Springfield; station improvements at Alexandria, Broad Run, Franconia-Springfield, and Fredericksburg; parking expansion at Manassas Park; and a general planning consultant procurement.