From Inside NOVA; September 1, 2020
The Greater Washington Partnership has launched an effort to explore how the region can build a world-class commuter rail system connecting Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia within 25 years.
The partnership, a group of business leaders from across the region, announced its “Capital Region Rail Vision” project Tuesday with support from key stakeholders and leaders from Amtrak, state departments of transportation, and existing commuter railroad systems. The partnership said the vision will build upon existing plans and outline the steps needed to better connect the region, from Baltimore to Richmond, with more frequent and rapid rail service each day of the week, seamlessly spanning state borders.