Virginia dubs October 'passenger rail month'

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On Oct. 1, 2009, Virginia launched the inaugural daily round-trip from Lynchburg to Washington, D.C., on Amtrak’s Northeast Regional.Photo – Amtrak

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam yesterday announced passenger-rail service in the state will be honored this month.

On Oct. 1, 2009, Virginia launched the inaugural daily round-trip from Lynchburg to Washington, D.C., on Amtrak’s Northeast Regional route. 

To mark the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation’s (DRPT) 10th anniversary of Virginia-sponsored passenger-rail service and Passenger Rail Month, DRPT is partnering with Amtrak to offer $10 tickets on the Northwest Regional route until Oct. 10.

Over 10,000 tickets already have been booked for the 10-day celebratory deal, DRPT officials said.