Virginia’s ARRA Intercity and High Speed Rail Program and g p g

Application

Barbara W. ReeseDeputy Director of Policy

Offi f G Ti th M K iOffice of Governor Timothy M. Kaine

Fall 2009

Intercity Rail/High Speed RailDevelopment is Not New to Virginia

Since the 1990s, work has been underway to develop and

Development is Not New to Virginia

enhance intercity passenger rail serviceIn 2002, a Task Force, which includes VRE, was formed to advance its developmentadvance its developmentAt the same time, improvements to commuter rail were also being made and VRE service was clearly demonstrating citizen interest in highway alternatives

F hi h d il Vi i i hi ll i i iFor high speed rail, Virginia geographically is in a unique position because it is the link between the existing Northeast Corridor intercity rail service and the developing

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Southeast High Speed Rail Corridor

High Speed Rail Today: Northeast Corridor

Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor

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Southeast High Speed Rail Corridor

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Virginia’s Rail EffortsIn the last four years, Virginia has taken a number of steps that have accelerated passenger and intercity rail services, includingservices, including– Creation of the dedicated Rail Enhancement Fund– Establishment of clear public policy goals for funding projects

E t bli h t f t i t t/ bli b fit d l– Establishment of return on investment/public benefit models– Fostering relationships with all rail partners – VRE, CSX, NS,

Amtrak -- to address problems and deliver projects using the b t i d li d lbest service delivery model

– Adoption of the Statewide Rail Plan and Resource Allocation Plan in 2008 that establishes priorities

Passenger and Intercity Rail project priorities were established in these Plans

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established in these Plans

Commuter & Intercity Passenger Rail Projects

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$$1.5 Billion Richmond/Petersburg to DC High Speed Rail (90 mph)$300 - $800 Million Richmond to Hampton Roads High Speed Rail$303 Million Commuter Rail Improvements $170 Million I 81/Rt 29 Corridor Passenger Rail

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$170 Million I-81/Rt 29 Corridor Passenger Rail$797 Million Southeast High Speed Rail Petersburg to N.C. Line

Federal Focus on Passenger/Intercity Rail Has Accelerated

The federal adoption in October 2008 of the Rail Safety Improvement Act (including the Passenger Rail I t t d I t A t) th fi t tInvestment and Improvement Act) was the first step

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act’s $8The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act s $8 billion is the first federal investment in making a nationwide high speed rail network viable – only those

id f d ll d lcorridors federally approved can apply

Because of the Commonwealth and its partners’ work inBecause of the Commonwealth and its partners work in the last decade, we have a strong competitive foundation

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Vision for High Speed Rail in the US

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Federal Railroad Administration’s ARRA Intercity and High Speed RailIntercity and High Speed Rail

Application ProcessJune 2009 - Interim Guidance ReleasedJuly 2009 – Pre-Applications SubmittedA t 24 2009 T k 1 b i i R d t GAugust 24, 2009 – Track 1a submission – Ready to Go Projects– Arkendale to Powell’s Creek meets federal definition– 11.4 miles of third track – almost all in Prince William County

October 2, 2009 – Track 2 submission – High Speed Rail Corridor Program of Projects

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Priority High Speed Rail ProjectsWashington, D.C. to Petersburg Corridor

Washington, D.C. to Alexandria (AF)4th Main line section through Alexandria – 6 milesAlexandria Station ADA Improvements2nd Platforms at VRE Crystal City Station

Alexandria (AF) to Fredericksburg (FB) 3rd Main line sections Dalghren to Franconia – 38 miles

2nd Platforms/extensions at VRE Lorton, Rippon, Brook, Leeland, Woodbridge, and FranconiaWoodbridge, and Franconia

Fredericksburg (FB) to Richmond (GN)3rd Main line sections Fredericksburg to Richmond – 32 miles4th Main line section Fredericksburg to Mine Road – 5 miles

Richmond (GN) to Main Street Sta. AreaAcca Yard improvements in 2 Phases – 6 milesSouth Acca to Main Street Sta/Area/Fulton/Platforms – 13 miles

Main Street Station to Petersburg/CollierMain Street to Centralia Track and Signal @ 79MPH – 11 miles

Washington D C to Richmond Corridor LongWashington, D.C. to Richmond Corridor LongTrack curve geometry, crossover, and signal system upgrade

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Next StepsComplete Track 2 Application

Requesting Resolutions and Letters of Support from Program Partners, Regional and Local Governments, Business CommunityBusiness Community

Also, begin operation of additional Amtrak service to g pLynchburg on October 1, 2009

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Virginia’s ARRA Intercity and High Speed Rail Program and g p g

Application

Barbara W. Reesebarbara.reese@governor.virginia.gov

(804) 225 4803(804) 225-4803