>>NRV Passenger Rail Project to Begin Construction Soon
(Christiansburg, VA) -- A rail project in the New River Valley expects to begin construction soon. Joe Murano with more.Preview: Voicer Script:
The $264.5 million dollar New River Valley Passenger Rail Project in Christiansburg is set to be completed by 2027. The project includes the construction of a platform, tracks, signaling, and a layover facility at the Historic Cambria station. The station will service four trains a day, providing efficient transportation for students and travelers to destinations like Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and Boston. The project aims to serve around 40,000 passengers in its first year and is expected to grow in popularity. Amtrak's new "Airo" trains will be used at the station when they roll out in 2026.