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10/13/2008
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VRE boosts ridership in FY09's first quarter
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Improved on-time performance, 61 additional rail cars and upgraded freight-rail infrastructure helped the Virginia Railway Express (VRE) register ridership growth in fiscal-year 2009's first quarter, which ended Sept. 30.
Between July and September, the agency carried 998,329 passengers, up 12.9 percent compared with first-quarter FY2008. Seven of the agency's 10 highest ridership days were recorded in September.
Between July and September, the agency carried 998,329 passengers, up 12.9 percent compared with first-quarter FY2008. Seven of the agency's 10 highest ridership days were recorded in September.
