>>Virginia Rail Authority Reports Record Ridership in 2024
(Richmond, VA) -- The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority's Amtrak routes experienced record ridership in 2024. Thomas Cage with more.Preview: Voicer Script:
Nearly 1.4 million passengers traveled on the four state-supported lines. This marked a 4.3% increase over the previous year and a 45% increase over pre-pandemic levels. Axios reports that route 51, from Richmond to D.C., saw the largest year-over-year ridership increase. The statistics only cover state-supported lines, excluding regular routes out of Staples Mill.