Keolis North America has secured a new contract to continue operating and maintaining Virginia Railway Express (VRE) commuter rail services following a competitive procurement process.
Under the agreement, Keolis will operate 32 weekday trains across VRE’s two-line network, covering approximately 90 route miles in Central and Northern Virginia and the Washington, DC region. The scope includes train operations, maintenance of rolling stock, selected facilities maintenance, and lifecycle maintenance activities.
The fleet covered by the contract consists of 20 diesel locomotives and around 100 passenger cars. More than 100 Keolis employees will be assigned to VRE operations, including driving, equipment maintenance, and facilities-related roles.
Keolis has been the operator of VRE services since 2010. During this period, the operator reports adjusted on-time performance above 99 percent and no train accidents. Since 2015, VRE operations under Keolis have held ISO 9001 certification for quality management.
Virginia Railway Express provides commuter rail services linking suburban communities in Virginia with employment centres in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.
