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Virginia Passenger Rail Authority asks CVTA for $15 million to build Fulton Yard servicing facility
Summary
VPRA Director Jeremy Latimer told the Central Virginia Transportation Authority TAC the Fulton Yard project is 60% designed, estimated at $76.3 million, and that VPRA is requesting $15 million from the CVTA to leverage federal funds and enable construction starting in 2028–29 for service by 2030.
Jeremy Latimer, director of rail services for the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority, told the Central Virginia Transportation Authority Technical Advisory Committee that VPRA is seeking $15 million from the CVTA to help build a three‑track train‑servicing facility at CSX’s Fulton Yard in Richmond.
“This is about the application that we have submitted to the Central Virginia Transportation Authority,” Latimer said, explaining the project would allow Virginia to house and service new Amtrak trainsets and restore expanded service after construction of the Long Bridge and other capacity projects. He said VPRA has advanced the design to about 60% and estimates total project costs at $76.3 million.
Latimer said some temporary service reductions are already underway for construction phases and that the yard is needed so the state can return and expand service without adding so many deadhead moves through central Richmond. He described a schedule that would put construction in 2028–29 so expanded service could begin around 2030.
When TAC member Amy asked whether Main Street Station would require upgrades to accommodate additional trains, Latimer replied, “Not to Main Street Station. Not at this time,” and confirmed the CVTA request is intended to help fully fund the Fulton Yard project so the region can host and maintain the newer Siemens trainsets arriving in 2027 and after.
Latimer framed the CVTA contribution as a lever to attract additional federal and Amtrak funds and said some Amtrak resources have already been allocated toward a yard. He closed by thanking the TAC for the opportunity and offering to take questions.
Next steps: the VPRA presentation was received during the TAC public comment portion and will be part of materials available for the CVTA finance and authority review as the round‑4 funding scenario is finalized.
