The Commonwealth Transportation Board has approved $93 million to re-establish passenger rail in South Hampton Roads. Passenger trains stopped running in South Hampton Roads in 1977.

The plan calls for Norfolk Southern's tracks that roughly parallel U.S. 460 and CSX's tracks from Petersburg to Richmond to be upgraded, allowing one passenger train a day to make the trip from Norfolk to Richmond. 

Homeowners may benefit from improved transportation infrastructure. It provides commuters with more options, and opens the door to general improvements in the local economy.

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