by davinp
On the agenda for the September 15 board meeting.
1. Saturday Service
Based on positive feedback from initial discussions with the Operations Board and key stakeholders (including Keolis and the host railroads), VRE is planning for the introduction of Saturday service in FY 2025. The plan envisions three round trips on each line (Fredericksburg and Manassas), or a total of 12 one-way trains on Saturdays, as compared to the current schedule of 32-weekday trains. This is the first part of Transforming Rail in VA
Saturday service or other service-related changes are subject to final approval of our host railroads and other stakeholders.
2. Fare Changes
The last fare increase was a 3% fare increase in FY 2020.
The preliminary FY 2025 budget assumes an average daily ridership of 8,500 on weekdays and 1,000 on Saturdays.
In looking at potential fare changes for FY 2025, VRE has considered peer commuter rail experience, feedback from customers, pricing in competing modes, and the overall financial needs of the organization. One theme that has emerged is “simplification,” with agencies reducing the number of unique ticket types, eliminating underutilized fare options, and generally working to make the fare buying process quick and easy for the rider. The proposals for FY 2025 below are likely only a first step as more feedback is gathered and additional changes are considered in future years.
a) Permanent reduced fare in zones 1-3
b) Increase base one-way fares by 5%
c) Eliminate 7-day pass
d) Kids Under 18 Ride Free
See https://www.vre.org/about/board/board-a ... ation-pdf/
1. Saturday Service
Based on positive feedback from initial discussions with the Operations Board and key stakeholders (including Keolis and the host railroads), VRE is planning for the introduction of Saturday service in FY 2025. The plan envisions three round trips on each line (Fredericksburg and Manassas), or a total of 12 one-way trains on Saturdays, as compared to the current schedule of 32-weekday trains. This is the first part of Transforming Rail in VA
Saturday service or other service-related changes are subject to final approval of our host railroads and other stakeholders.
2. Fare Changes
The last fare increase was a 3% fare increase in FY 2020.
The preliminary FY 2025 budget assumes an average daily ridership of 8,500 on weekdays and 1,000 on Saturdays.
In looking at potential fare changes for FY 2025, VRE has considered peer commuter rail experience, feedback from customers, pricing in competing modes, and the overall financial needs of the organization. One theme that has emerged is “simplification,” with agencies reducing the number of unique ticket types, eliminating underutilized fare options, and generally working to make the fare buying process quick and easy for the rider. The proposals for FY 2025 below are likely only a first step as more feedback is gathered and additional changes are considered in future years.
a) Permanent reduced fare in zones 1-3
b) Increase base one-way fares by 5%
c) Eliminate 7-day pass
d) Kids Under 18 Ride Free
See https://www.vre.org/about/board/board-a ... ation-pdf/
