Amtrak - plans: DC to the Richmond + thru the Valley of Virginia

"The service extension from Roanoke to Christiansburg is anticipated to begin in 2027, featuring two daily roundtrips between the NRV and Washington, D.C."

https://vapassengerrailauthority.org/transformingrail/service-plans/

The Transforming Rail in Virginia initiative will:

Increase the state-supported Amtrak service between Washington, DC, and Richmond, resulting in near-hourly service along this corridor.

Increase Amtrak service to Roanoke, Newport News, and Norfolk.

Extend Amtrak service from Roanoke to the New River Valley (Christiansburg).

Increase service on the Virginia Railway Express (VRE) Fredericksburg and Manassas Lines, including options for late-night and weekend travel times.