NoVaTransit Headlines September 23, 2025

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Regional / State

Virginia Mercury

Virginia Railway Express, Amtrak adjust schedules to accommodate Long Bridge Project
Starting in January 2026, Virginia Railway Express will adjust its rail service due to the Long Bridge Project, with some trains operating from Alexandria instead of Union Station.

Washington Business Journal (subscription required)

Amtrak loses commercial control at Union Station, will relocate HQ back to transit hub
The U.S. Department of Transportation appears to have wrested control of retail and office leasing at Union Station from Amtrak.

WTOP

Sligo Creek Parkway closes for Purple Line construction
A stretch of the Sligo Creek Parkway will be closed for the next two months due to construction for the Maryland Transit Administration’s Purple Line project.

The Baltimore Banner

Still two years away from being done, the light rail may offer future projects some lessons after decades of delays and cost overruns.