VRE and Snow

The long term forecast is for a snowy winter. VRE is ready to serve you when the weather becomes frightful.

For reasons of safety and reliability VRE my change its schedule to an "S" Schedule. This decision is made on a storm-by-storm basis. Passengers should sign up for our e-mail news service, Train Talk, and check the website for updated information.

VRE unless otherwise noted on the website, VRE will not operate any other trains than those designated on its schedule.

Should VRE decide to change schedules it would move to an "S"schedule.The “S” schedule is designated with the “S” above the train numbers on your schedule.

As soon as the decision is made VRE will post the information on the VRE website, the toll free information hotline (1-800-RIDE-VRE), and will send an e-mail “Train Talk” subscribers. Additionally, we will notify the press, including TV, Radio, SmartTraveler and the traffic reporters. (FYI we contact the following stations WMAL (630 AM), WFLS (93.3 FM/1350 AM), WTOP (1500 AM/ 107.7 FM), WBQB (101.5 FM), or watch TV channels 4, 5, 7, 8 or 9)

For morning service, the decision to use the limited schedule will be made prior to 4:30 am EST. Afternoon decisions will be made prior to 2:00pm.

Additionally, when forecasts for any amount of snow or ice are made, VRE maintenance staff will pre-treat all platforms and walkways.

A few helpful winter weather reminders:

• Please wear appropriate clothing and shoes to walk in snow or ice.
• Get to the station in plenty of time to make your train, running in snow or ice is a sure recipe for an accident.
• Use the handrails when entering or exiting a train.
• Use extra caution and the handrail on bi-level stairs.

When “Old Man Winter” comes to call, VRE is ready to serve you. So let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.