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Amtrak Shutdown Impacts D.C. to Virginia Trains | Washington DC News
Amtrak’s major rail upgrade hits D.C.-Virginia commuters hard—between Oct 16–26, a critical bottleneck near Union Station shuts down for nine days as crews replace aging switches, tracks, and infrastructure. No trains run through the area, forcing some riders to switch to Metrorail in Alexandria or buses further south. VRE service from Virginia into D.C. also pauses during this window. While it’s a temporary headache, officials say the overhaul will boost long-term reliability and pave the way for future expansion. Plan ahead—your commute just got more complicated for a few weeks. Thank you…
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