Seat Notices

One way VRE disseminates information is through seat notices. The notices typically include small bits of information regarding: policies, special events, schedule changes, and helpful hints to make the ride more enjoyable. Attached are the most recent seat notices and VRE Updates that have been distributed on the trains. Suggestions by riders for items to be placed on future seat notices may be submitted by e-mail. If you are interested in advertising, visit our advertising page.

The VRE Update is a relatively new bi-monthly newsletter, which publishes service information and other articles of interest to our riders.The VRE Update also has a crossword puzzle, which is geared to provide a fun break for commuters.

Below is the archive of Seat Notices and VRE Updates that have been published this year. Older issues can be found on our archive page.

August 6, 2008

Transportation Bill Not Passed: No Extra Service on VRE
Summer Storms Can Mean Summer Delays
The Golden Rule Rules

July 23, 2008

Workshops to Discuss Gainesville-Haymarket Extension
Repairs Planned for Fredericksburg Bridge

July 9, 2008

Study Underway for Gainesville-Haymarket Extension
Brooke Lot to Gain More Spaces
Manassas Garage Nears Completion

June 25, 2008

Day One Riders: Why They Do It
Burke Centre Garage Now Open
FRCs Set to Expire in One Week

June 11, 2008

Special Assembly to Convene June 23
Calculating the Cost of Your Commute
When VRE Riders Talk, We Listen
Fare Indexing: What Does It Mean?

May 14, 2008

Plans Finalized for May 30 Track Tie-In
Fare Increase Goes into Effect June 29
14th Annual Manassas Heritage Railway Festival June 7
Do You Know Where Your FRCs Are?

April 30, 2008

Mark Your Calendars for May 30 Service Disruptions
Brrrr, It's Cold! Or Is It?
Burke Centre Walking Trails Open
Calling All First Day Riders
Spring Gallery Walk in Old Town Manassas

April 16, 2008

Increased Security in Place for Pope's Visit
Please Don't Shoot the Messenger
On-Time Performance

April 2, 2008

New Cars Offer Lots to Smile About
Talk to Us!
Bring Your Child to Work Day is April 24
Change in Consists

March 20, 2008

CSX to Begin Track Resurfacing Project
I Received a Summons? Now What?
Mocha Moe's Offers Extra Perk to VRE Commuters
Extreme Commuters Take Note!
Picture of the Week

March 5, 2008

Quiet Cars Mean Quiet - Not Silent
Proof of Purchase Required for Metrochek Reimbursements
One Stop Shopping for SmartBenefits Now Available
Meet the Management Begins April 2
End of Public Hearings Approaching
In the News

February 21, 2008

Public Hearings Began This Week!
Use ‘em or Lose ‘em … Batch of FRCs Set to Expire in July
Signing Up for SmartBenefits Made Easier for VRE Riders
Ask VRE – Calculating Fares
On-Time Performance Over the Last Six Months

February 6, 2008

Public Hearings to Begin on Fare Increases, Indexing Plan
Keep the Door Closed to Keep Fumes Outside
Goodbye, Sounder Cars!

Janaury 10, 2008

Possible Amtrak Strike May Affect VRE Service
VRE's PAC Recruiting New Members
Courtesy Reminder: Trains Move When Rears Are In Seats
Photo Contest Winners Revealed
TLC Fare Change

December 19, 2007

Partners in Performance: Amtrak, CSXT and VRE Commit to 90% On-Time Performance
Thank You - Our Toys for Tots Update
On-Time Performance

December 5, 2007

Toys For Tots Is Next Week!
Standing Means Detraining On All Trains at All Stops
VRE's Ready, So, Let It Snow!
Not to Sound Like the Grinch, But Validating Tickets is a Must
2008 City of Manassas VRE Parking Permits Available December 5, 2007

November 7, 2007

Santa Trains to Run for 11th Year
Volunteer Victims Needed for Emergency Drill
VRE to Collect Toys for Tots December 12
Manassas Parking Garage Underway

October 18, 2007

Let GRTC Do the Driving with the Richmond-Fredericksburg Express
VRE's Evacuation Plans Take Step Forward
Master Agreement Survey Determines Funding Levels - Not Service Levels
VRE Posts RFP for New Locomotives
Changes Coming to Fredericksburg Lot D
On-Time Performance

October 4, 2007

FRED Helps Feed Fredericksburg Station
15th Anniversary Honorable Mentions
Please Note: An article from the November 22, 2006 Wall Street Journal was reprinted with permission. However, we only received permission to print, not to post on our website. The article, "Why Your Train Is Late, Most of All, When Autumn Leaves Start to Fall," by Elizabeth Holmes, may be available at your local library.

September 20, 2007