Keolis North America has been selected to continue operating and maintaining Virginia Railway Express (VRE) commuter rail service following a competitive procurement process. The new contract affirms VRE’s confidence in Keolis’ record of safety, performance, and operational excellence serving Central and Northern Virginia and the Washington, D.C. region.
The new contract commences in July 2026, with the potential to expand to 15 years. Keolis will maintain operations for 32 weekday trains over two lines that span 90 route miles. Keolis will provide train operations and maintenance of equipment, select facilities maintenance, and lifecycle maintenance services.
“We are honoured that VRE has once again placed its trust in Keolis,” said Brad Thomas, president and CEO of Keolis North America. “This renewal underscores the operational excellence our teams deliver each day, and we remain committed to the highest standards of safety, reliability, and customer service as we support the region’s mobility needs.”
Keolis’ tenure with VRE began in 2010 and has been marked by industry-leading results, including adjusted on-time performance exceeding 99 percent. Keolis has an exemplary safety record during its tenure at VRE with no train accidents and multiple work units achieving a decade or more of injury free service. Additionally, since 2015 Keolis has maintained ISO 9001 certification at VRE, which underscores its commitment to continuous improvement toward the highest quality and safety standards.