Virginians for High Speed Rail

06/11/2026

Ready for an epic journey through LGBTQ+ history and vibrant q***r culture? Hop aboard Amtrak Virginia and discover the East Coast's most iconic LGBTQ+ landmarks!

First stop: Richmond, VA 🏳️‍🌈 Known as the Gayest City in the South, explore historic Main Street Station, take an LGBTQ+ walking tour, and make sure to visit Babe's of Carytown, the oldest le***an bar on the East Coast! It's a true Richmond gem.

Next up: Washington, D.C. 🏛️ From the Supreme Court where history was made to the National Museum of American History's q***r collections and the legendary Dupont Circle, DC is the q***r capital of the nation!

Then, it's off to Philadelphia, PA 🔔 Explore America's first officially signed Gayborhood, dive into pre-Stonewall protest history at Independence Hall, and visit the William Way LGBT Community Center. Philly's q***r roots run deep!

Finally: New York City, NY 🗽 The birthplace of the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement! Pay homage at the Stonewall National Monument, wander through the West Village's historic q***r sites, and experience the vibrant energy of The LGBT Community Center.

This isn't just a trip. This is a celebration of community and pride!

05/11/2026

If you filled out Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation's 2026 Statewide Rail Plan survey, now's your time to follow up or get involved! Plan to be at their Rail Plan Update meeting on June 1st to be able to provide your feedback & help shape the future of rail in Virginia! 🚄

Learn more at bit.ly/DRPT-2026RailPlanUpdate

04/29/2026

Here's a nice reminder in the middle of the week that you can watch our last webinar and all our previous webinars over on our YouTube channel! Check them out at youtube.com//

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day from your friends at VHSR! Today's a great reason to utilize passenger rail, not only to celebrate but also to support the cause! 🚆🌎

Find more reasons to ride at vhsr.com/materials 💚

04/15/2026

Join Virginia Passenger Rail Authority at their upcoming public meetings to learn more about the Long Bridge Project & ongoing construction activities. VPRA is hosting two meetings for residents, businesses, and stakeholders to receive project updates, ask questions, and stay informed about upcoming work.

Learn more at vapassengerrailauthority.org/projects/longbridgeproject/

04/10/2026

Missed out on some of those QR codes shared by Mariia Zimmerman (Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation) from our webinar yesterday? Don't worry, we've got you covered! 🚄🫡

You can also watch the recorded webinar over on our YouTube channel, along with all our previous meetings! youtube.com/

04/09/2026

Missed out on today's webinar? Don't stress, you can watch it over on YouTube! Find the "State of Rail 2026" at the link below, with speakers from Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation, Virginia Railway Express, and Virginia Passenger Rail Authority!

Virginians for High Speed Rail presents the Virginia State of Rail 2026 featuring Mariia Zimmerman, Director of the VA Dept. of Rail and Public Transportatio...

04/09/2026

TODAY is the day to join us for the "State of Rail 2026" webinar! We'll be starting at 11am, so if you haven't registered yet, you can do so at vhsr.com/townhall. We hope to see you there to stay updated on ! 🚆

Our 2026 VHSR Virtual Town Hall Series will bring together an influential collection of presenters to give you an update on how passenger rail is doing across Virginia and the nation. This season's upcoming programs include: April 9, 2026 at 11am: "State of Rail 2026" featuring Mariia Zimmerman (DRP...

04/07/2026

Don't forget to join us in 2 days for our next webinar, "State of Rail 2026!" We'll be joined by Mariia Zimmerman (Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation), Katie Choe (Virginia Railway Express), and DJ Stadtler (Virginia Passenger Rail Authority) to provide updates on in Virginia.

Register for this event at vhsr.com/townhall 🚞