WARNER, KAINE ANNOUNCE ROBUST FEDERAL FUNDING FOR VIRGINIA'S PASSENGER RAIL

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Sen. Mark R. Warner issued the following press release:

U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced robust federal funding for projects that will support safer, more reliable, and more accessible passenger rail service in Virginia, including over $17 million for improvements in Staunton and Chesterfield County and investments in new Amtrak trains serving routes across the Commonwealth.

"Reliable passenger rail plays a critical role in connecting Virginians to their jobs, families, and communities, while also giving travelers more options to get where they need to go," said the senators. "We're thrilled that the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law continues to deliver major investments to Virginia, improv...