Our Mission

The mission of the Virginia Rail Policy Institute is to advance freight and passenger rail policy in the Commonwealth of Virginia by using objective and rigorous research and publication to enhance understanding of inter-city freight and passenger rail issues and opportunities. VRPI believes inter-city rail is a realistic,  cost-effective, and essential element of a modern multimodal transportation system.

(VRPI) is a 501(c) 3, Not-For-Profit organization.

Above: railroads in Virginia, by owner. CSX and Norfolk-Southern are the two Class I railroads operating in Virginia. Analysis map by the VRPI. High resolution image available under "Analysis Maps."

VRPI Contact Information

Telephone

(804) 282-6600

Postal address

5101 Monument Avenue, Richmond, Virginia 23230

Electronic mail

General Information: John R. Smith

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