2
ON TIME PERFORMANCE
3
RIDERSHIP UPDATE
MONTHLY CITATIONS UPDATE
4
RIDERSHIP CHART
5
PERFORMANCE CHART
6
TRAIN UTILIZATION
7
PARKING UTILIZATION
8
GENERAL INFORMATION
9
HIGHWAY SIGN RENEWAL
CAPITAL COMMITTE UPDATE
NEW QUANTICO VENDOR AND EVENT
BICYCLE COUNTS PER STATION
PLANNING
10
TRANSPORTATION PRIORITIES PLAN
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH BOARD
SYSTEM PLAN UPDATE
RAIL OPERATIONS
11
SAFETY UPDATE
CUSTOMER SURVEY FOLLOW-UP
FINANCIAL REPORT
12
MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT
INVESTMENT REPORT
REVENUE EXPENSE REPORT
13
CAPITAL PROJECTS
BROAD RUN PARKING EXPANSION
L’ENFANT STORAGE TRACK
SPOTSYLVANIA
KING STREET PEDESTRIAN TUNNEL PROJECT
LORTON PLATFORM EXTENSION
14
PROGRESS REPORT / PROJECTS
UNDERWAY
Reason for Delays
While our On Time Performance (OTP) remained above 90%
on both lines for the month of October, it did dip slightly in
comparison with the two previous months. Most of the delays
that occurred took place on three seperate days where incidents
affected multiple trains throughout the day. One day’s delays were
the result of signal issues, another day, delays were the result of a
malfunctioning wheel chair lift to an early morning train which
caused interference with each subsequent train, and one day’s
delays were due to restricted speeds through the Burke area as
local authorities investigated suspicious activity.
Overall On Time Performance for October was 94%, with
Fredericksburg trains operating at 93% and Manassas trains
operating at 94%.
Looking at this more closely, VRE operated 690 trains during
October with 42 trains encountering a delay of five minutes or
greater. Delays were split equally between the two lines with 21
delays a piece.
Our goal for the upcoming months is to return our On Time
Performance to the high 90th percentile.
Signal/Switch
Failure
Late Turn
Passenger Handling
Train Interference
Restricted Speed
Schedule
Other
SYSTEM-WIDE
Total delays
Average delay (mins)
Number over 30 min.
Total heat restriction days
On-Time Performance
Mechanical
AUG.
SEP.
OCT.
17
13
0
6/22
97%
21
42
14
2
2/20
97%
26
14
0/23
94%
21
10
0
99%
18
14
1
99%
27
6
93%
14
3
21
13
0
96%
17
1
96%
25
8
94%
FREDERICKSBURG LINE
Total delays
Average delay (mins)
Number over 30 min.
On-Time Performance
3
MANASSAS LINE
Total delays
Average delay (mins)
Number over 30 min.
On-Time Performance
2 CEO REPORT/ NOVEMBER 2013
The story of ridership in October is the story of the government shutdown. Between the dates of October 1st and
October 16th, ridership dropped 31%. The postive side of things was that as soon as the shutdown was over, ridership sprang back, with one day reaching 21,086, our fourth busiest day ever. Still that did not allow our monthly
figures to equal the numbers from last year, with the shutdown
resulting in a 16.7 % drop in ridership compared to October
RIDERSHIP MONTH TO MONTH
2012.
COMPARISON
The shutdown had a slight affect on Amtrak trains with a drop in
step-up usage from 11,104 in September to 10,575 step-up riders
for the month of October.
The average number of riders per day for the month of October
was approximately 16,600.
October 2013
368,153
October 2012
384,161
Service Days (Current/Prior) 23/20
Percentage Change
We expect ridership numbers to return to normal at 19,000 plus
in November.
Keolis wrote 182 citations during the month of October, 29 less than
September.
-16.7%
FARE EVASION
COURT ACTIONS
VRE waived 41 tickets after riders showed proof of purchase of a monthly
ticket. Additionally, another 15 tickets were waived either for system
errors, requests of the conductor or TVM issues.
Of the remaining 126 citations that went to Court, 39 cases were found
to be guilty, 25 were prepaid, 7 were continued on to a later date. 54 were
dismissed and only 1 person was found not guilty.
WAIVED CITATIONS
VRE ACTIONS
OCCURANCES
Waived - Passenger had proof of monthly ticket
41
Waived - Per request of conductor
2
Waived - Special circumstances
13
TOTAL
56
Guilty
Guilty in AbsenƟa
Prepaid Prior to Court Date
Cont. to Next Court Date
Dismissed
Not Guilty
CEO REPORT/ NOVEMBER 2013 3
NOTE: Adjusted
Averages and
Totals include
all VRE trips
taken on Amtrak
trains, but do
not include “S”
schedule days.
* designates “S”
schedule day
** Amtrak train
numbers have
been estimated
(30% reduction
from September
2013)
4 CEO REPORT/ NOVEMBER 2013
SYSTEM PERFORMANCE
PERFORMANCE BY LINE
CEO REPORT/ NOVEMBER 2013 5
FREDERICKSBURG LINE
MANASSAS LINE
6 CEO REPORT/ NOVEMBER 2013
Parking Spaces
FREDERICKSBURG LINE
No. of spaces
800
No. in use
600
400
200
0
R
DB
LO
W
P
RI
N
QA
V
BK
R*
LL
G*
FB
MANASSAS LINE
Parking Spaces
1400
1200
No. of spaces
No. in use
1000
800
600
400
200
0
V
BL
V
RR
V
BC
PV
M
SS
M
U
BR
CEO REPORT/ NOVEMBER 2013 7
HIGHWAY SIGN RENEWAL
In 1996, VRE worked with VDOT to install road signs for key stations on I-95 and I-495,
and pathfinder signs for multiple secondary routes. In 2012, VRE revisited the road and
pathfinder plan and determined it needed a better means to control the more than 102
signs.
VRE addressed this concern by creating a Google
Earth map for the 14 outer stations and the new
Spotsylvania station to more accurately locate,
renew and install any needed additional signs.
Currently, VRE has two pathfinder signs and two
Interstate road signs ready for renewal. VRE is also
working with VDOT to install pathfinder and Interstate road signs in the
near future for the Spotsylvania station.
CAPITAL COMMITTEE UPDATE
The Financial and Debt Management Principles, as recommended by the Capital Committee, were approved by the
Operations Board in October and were presented to the Commissions for their review in November. In October,
the Committee reviewed the recommendations for heavy maintenance and overhaul alternatives for VRE rolling
stock; the funding for this program will be included in the FY 2015 to FY 2020 capital improvement program
(CIP). In November, the Committee will be considering the funding sources and projects for the CIP, which will
be presented to the Operations Board in December.
NEW QUANTICO VENDOR AND EVENT
VRE opened a new ticket vendor at our Quantico Station on Sept. 17th, 2013.
The vendor, Ricks Roasters, offers coffee, both fresh brewed and take home
beans, as well as snacks and other sundries. Since their opening, the vendor
has done exemplary work in taking on
ticket sales duties at this station.
To celebrate the new vendor, and to introduce them to the VRE riders at
Quantico, VRE will be holding a “Meet the Vendor” event at the station on
Nov. 12th, 2013.
Ricks Roasters will be providing coffee service for the event, and VRE staff
will be there to speak with passengers, answer questions, and more.
8 CEO REPORT/ NOVEMBER 2013
BICYCLE COUNTS PER STATION - OCTOBER 2013
Backlick Road - 0
Broad Run - 1
Brooke - 0
Burke Centre - 5
Franconia/Springfield - 15*
Fredericksburg -5
Leeland Road - 3
Lorton - 1
Manassas - 5
Manassas Park - 2
Quantico - 4
Rippon - 1
Rolling Road - 2
Woodbridge - 0
*(bike riders of VRE and Metro cannot be differentiated)
PLANNING
REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PRIORITIES PLAN
The Draft Regional Transportation Priorities Plan (RTPP) was discussed
at the October 16 meeting of the National Capital Region Transportation
Planning Board (TPB). The purpose of the RTPP is to identify those
transportation strategies that best promote the TPB’s goals for economic
opportunity, transportation choices, system safety and efficiency, quality
of life, and environmental stewardship. The RTPP will identify strategies
that the region agrees are the top priorities for addressing the most
pressing challenges that the region faces in meeting our shared goals. A number of TPB members from Virginia
as well as DC and Maryland expressed support at the meeting for expanding the plan’s emphasis on commuter rail
as a strategy to address regional mobility, transportation choice, economic competitiveness and other TPB goals.
It was indicated that subsequent versions of the RTPP will include a more detailed discussion of commuter rail.
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH BOARD
The 12th Transportation Research Board (TRB) Rail Passenger
Caucus will be held November 22-23, 2013 in Washington,
DC and Baltimore, MD. Caucus attendees will travel from
Fredericksburg to Washington, DC aboard VRE Train 310
on Friday morning. VRE staff will meet attendees at the Fredericksburg station prior to boarding to provide an
overview of VRE station and train operations. Upon arrival at Union Station, the meeting will move to the Amtrak
Board Room where I will provide a short overview of VRE plans, programs and operations. Amtrak, WMATA,
DDOT and WMAA presentations are also on the morning agenda. The afternoon includes tours of DDOT streetcar
construction and WMATA operations before heading to Baltimore via MARC. The Caucus concludes on Saturday
with presentations by MTA and MARC and a field review of MTA light rail operations.
CEO REPORT/ NOVEMBER 2013 9
PLANNING
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH BOARD...conƟnued
The TRB Rail Passenger Caucus is a joint business meeting of the passenger rail-oriented committees of the TRB
Public Transport and Rail Groups. The TRB mission is to promote innovation and progress in transportation
through research. It facilitates the sharing of information on transportation practice and policy by researchers
and practitioners; stimulates research and offers research management services that promote technical excellence;
provides expert advice on transportation policy and programs; and disseminates research results broadly and
encouraged their implementation.
SYSTEM PLAN UPDATE
Work is underway to develop more detailed information about the preliminary VRE System Plan recommendations,
presented to the VRE Operations Board at its October meeting. The analysis will include identifying the ridership
market impact, capital and operating costs, benefits and implementation issues for the system investment and
expansion projects that advance the plan’s three primary initiatives:
• Maximize existing service
• Expand service beyond existing capacity
• Regional rail concepts
Implementation of the program of investments associated
with the first two initiatives supports potential VRE
ridership growth of up to 50,000 daily passenger trips
by 2040 and sets the stage for the establishment of a fullservice regional rail network serving the Washington, DC
metropolitan area.
SAFETY UPDATE
Staff have been upgrading our contractor safety training program in order to reflect advances other railroads
have recently made. TriVision studios cinematography of Chantilly has been retained to film a video on VRE
property depicting general safety and security rules and standard procedures. The video will also cover some basic
informational elements to help familiarize new contractors to the railroad environment. VRE’s goal is to present
this video, coupled with an examination on its contents to all new contractors who will be performing work on
VRE property prior to their arrival on VRE property. Passage of the examination will yield a VRE safety training
credential valid for one year, similar to the annual training certification that VRE train crews receive.
10 CEO REPORT/ NOVEMBER 2013
CUSTOMER SURVEY FOLLOW-UP
Last month we were happy to report steady improvements in virtually all categories of our annual customer service
survey.
OperaƟng RaƟo
Budgeted Revenue YTD
Actual Revenue YTD
CumulaƟve Variance
Percent Collected YTD
29,234,119
30,075,503
841,384
Budgeted Expenses YTD
OperaƟng Expenses YTD
CumulaƟve Variance
Percent Expended YTD
28,254,477
26,295,692
1,958,785
55%
57%
35.72%
841,384
36.75%
34.52%
1,958,785
32.13%
These figures are preliminary and unaudited.
While happy with the results, we believe that there is always room for improvement. To help improve scores for
next year, we will work to develop an action plan for any score below 80%. We plan to highlight several of these
action plans in the next several CEO reports.
A copy of the October 2013 Operating Budget Report is attached. Fare income for the month of October 2013
was $36,729 below the budget – an unfavorable variance of 1.14%. The cumulative variance for the year is 3.21%
or $402,672 above the adopted budget. Revenue in FY 2014 is up 13.9% compared to FY 2013. The government
shutdown in October did not have a material effect on fare revenue. A summary of the financial results (unaudited)
as of October 2013 follows. Detail on the major revenue and expense categories is provided in the attached
Operating Budget Report. Included is the investment report dated September 30, 2013
CEO REPORT/ NOVEMBER 2013 11
VRE Investment Portfolio
As of September 30, 2013
Investment Type
Institution
Amount
Description
Rate
Checking Account
LGIP (Local Government Investment Pool)
SunTrust
LGIP
7,072,389
23,855,178
Checking account
Operating and reserve funds
0%
0.110%
Project Funds
LGIP (Local Government Investment Pool)
LGIP (Local Government Investment Pool)
Money market fund
Insurance trust fund
LGIP
LGIP
U.S. Bank
DRM
140,308
52,937
1,726,833
10,416,572
Proceeds from sale of rolling stock
Revolving account for small liability claims
Funds held by bond trustee until next payment date
Amount as of 9/30/2013
0.110%
0.110%
0.00%
N/A
Total portfolio
43,264,217
Percentage of portfolio:
Checking-SunTrust
LGIP
Money market fund-US Bank
Insurance trust fund
16%
56%
4%
24%
Total Percentage of Portfolio:
100%
Earnings Credit - Checking Account
Current year earnings credit amount
Average monthly balance
Earnings credit rate
Current Month
669.36
5,617,926.82
0.20%
Year to Date
2,299.52
6,465,169.28
0.20%
(1) Contract allows for earnings credit of .20% on average monthly balance as an offset to banking services costs.
(2) Earnings calculated based on monthly average.
VIRGINIA RAILWAY EXPRESS
FY 2014 Operating Budget Report
October 31, 2013
CURR. MO.
ACTUAL
CURR. MO.
BUDGET
YTD
ACTUAL
YTD
BUDGET
YTD VARIANCE
$
%
OPERATING REVENUE
Passenger Ticket Revenue
Other Operating Revenue
Subtotal Operating Revenue
3,171,239
1,900
3,173,139
3,207,968
14,550
3,222,518
12,942,911
50,740
12,993,651
12,540,239
56,876
12,597,116
402,672
(6,136)
396,535
3.2%
-10.8%
3.1%
Jurisdictional Subsidy (1)
Federal/State/Other Jurisdictional Subsidy
Appropriation from Reserve
Interest Income
Total Operating Revenue
2,849,829
2,394
6,025,362
2,705,079
1,341
5,928,938
8,360,923
8,712,355
8,574
30,075,503
8,360,923
8,270,838
5,242
29,234,119
441,516
3,332
841,384
0.0%
5.3%
0.0%
63.6%
2.9%
4,953,102
575,611
5,528,713
5,264,657
575,611
5,840,268
22,797,370
3,498,322
26,295,692
24,756,155
3,498,322
28,254,477
1,958,785
1,958,785
7.9%
0.0%
496,649
88,669
3,779,811
979,642
2,800,169
OPERATING EXPENSES
Departmental Operating Expenses
Debt Service
Other Non-Departmental Expenses
Total Operating Expenses
NET INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS
CALCULATED OPERATING RATIO
(1) Total jurisdictional subsidy is $16,428,800. Portion shown is attributed to Operating Fund only.
12 CEO REPORT/ NOVEMBER 2013
57%
6.9%
BROAD RUN PARKING EXPANSION
The design and engineering firm Dewberry has completed the 30% design of the Broad Run parking facility
and prepared the environmental CE (Categorgical Exclusion) application. VRE has forwarded the CE application
to FTA for review and approval. To date no response has been received from FTA. Upon approval of the CE
application, VRE will ask Dewberry to proceed to the 60% design level.
L’ENFANT STORAGE TRACK
CSX anticipates completing the L’Enfant Storage Track design and construction cost estimate in approximately
one month. The design includes the addition of two power switches, signalization, and a tail track for emergency
temporary storage of several VRE railcars and/or locomotives. The track portion of the design is complete and has
been approved by VRE. CSX is currently making final revisions to the signal portion of the design. PEPCO has
confirmed that an electric service can be installed close to the site, which will supply power to VRE’s wayside power
equipment and CSX switch heaters. CSX has approved VRE’s request to attach electrical conduits to the stone
bridge abutment at 6th Street, allowing VRE to issue PEPCO a Notice-to-Proceed for the design and construction
process.
SPOTSYLVANIA
Construction contracts for the new station and the Hamilton to Crossroads third track project were awarded early
this past summer. Once the land purchase is completed by Spotsylvania County, VRE can issue the notice to proceed
and construction can begin. In the meantime, utility relocation and finalizing signal design work continues.
ALEXANDRIA KING STREET PEDESTRIAN TUNNEL PROJECT
VDOT has completed their pre-award audit evaluations, therefore, we will be moving forward with selecting the
firm to conduct the design work. The project team is moving forward to accomplish following milestones:
• NEPA Documentation – Complete December 2012 - Complete
• Public Information Meeting – Spring 2013
• Design – Complete March 2014
• Construction Advertisement – June 2014
• Construction – Complete 2015
LORTON PLATFORM EXTENSION
VRE is prepared to issue an IFB in January 2014, with construction expecting to commence during the spring
of 2014. This project will extend the existing platform at the VRE Lorton Station by approximately 256 feet to
accommodate longer VRE trains.
CEO REPORT/ NOVEMBER 2013 13
COMMUT
Project&Code
Description
Task
TaskDescription
Project
Manager
BoardItem
Number
WashingtonUnion
JointstudywithAmtrakandMARCre:
TerminalRail
Christine
meetingcurrentandforecastedgrowthfor
Hoeffner
Service
targetyears2017and2030.
ImprovementPlan
AmtrakJoint
Recapitalization
Project
LortonStation
Expansion
100%
Completed
CoachYardWayside
stationforVREstoragetracksattheCoach RichDalton
PowerUpgrade
yard
100%
Completed
WUTCanopyRoof RepairsofcanopyroofatWUTlowerlevel
RichDalton
platforms
Repairs
60%
4thQuarter
2013
AlexandriaͲKingSt
StationPlatform
Elevation
0%
3rdQuarter
2014
100%
Completed
4thQuarter
2012
Upgradeandreplacewaysidepower
AmtrakandVREjoint
benefitrecapitalization
projects
PEand
Expansionofstationby
Environmental
extendingeasternplatform
andaddingasecond
StationExpansion
platform
Design
FeasibilityStudy
AlexandriaͲKing
StPedestrian
Tunnel
BroadRun
StationParking
Expansion
FranconiaͲ
Springfield
Station
Rehabilitation
Security
Cameras
%ofTotal
Task
Task
Completion
Completion Date(Est.)
Designandinstallationofa
newpedestriantunnel
betweentheVRE/Amtrak
andMETROstationsand
SiteInvestigation
modificationstoeastern
platformtoallowservice
Design&
fromTrack#1.
Construction
(Future)
EnvironmentalAnalysisand
Engineeringtoexpand
parkingby700spaces
Tomakerepairs&
improvementstothe
FranconiaSpringfield
StationEasternPlatform&
PassengerWalkway
EA&PE
Raisewestplatformelevation
EAandPEtoextendtheexitingplatform
EricJohnson
andconstructasecondplatform.
Prepareconstructiondocumentsfor250'
platformexpansionwithupgradedLED EricJohnson
lighting
8B–05Ͳ2012
100%
2ndQuarter
2013
Prepareafeasibilitystudywithlimitedsurveyto
investigatechallengesassociatedwithdesigning,
RichDalton
permittingandconstructingatunnelunderalive
CSXtrack.
8CͲ05Ͳ2012
95%
2ndQuarter
2013
10%
3rdQuarter
2013
0%
4thQuarter
2014
30%
1stQuarter
2014
CompilesoilsdataandperforminͲsitutestingto
prepareforfinaldesignphaseandprovideVDOT RichDalton
withenvironmentalinformation.
FutureDesign&Construction
n/a
TDB
EnvironmentalAnalysisandEngineeringto
EricJohnson 11DͲ04Ͳ2011
expandparkingby700spaces
Repairs&
Improvements
Infrastructurerepairsandimprovements
toeasternplatformandpassenger
walkwayatVREFranconiaͲSpringfield
Station.
KipFoster
9FͲ06Ͳ2011
100%
Completed
FlaggingServices&
Protection
Provideflaggingservicesduringplatform
levelrepairsandoverheadpedestrian
bridgework.
KipFoster
9GͲ06Ͳ2011
Complete
Completed
JohnDuque
8AͲ05Ͳ2012
Completed
4thQuarter
2012
Installationofsecuritycamerasonstationplatformsandrehab.ofcommunication
cabinettosupportadditionaldevicesforthecameras.Fredericksburg,Woodbridge,
Quantico,andBurkeCenter
14 CEO REPORT/ NOVEMBER 2013
RichDalton
TERSTATIONS
TE
Status
ChangeOrder,Budget&ScheduleChange
Notes&Updates
Vendor
TotalAdopted TotalBoard Contractual
Total
CIPBudget
Approved Commitments Expenditures
ThruFY14($)
Funds($)
ToͲDate($)
ToͲDate($)
Finalplancomplete.
Lastinvoicereceived10/31/12;awaitingfinal
invoice.
Amtrak
$1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $985,995
Projectcompletedandisinuse.
Lastinvoicereceived4/12/2013
Amtrak
$750,000 $750,000 $750,000 $515,968
Amtrakhasspentallallocatedbudget,butperformedonly60%ofthework.
Amtrakrequestingadditional$300ktocompletetheproject.
Amtrak
$600,000 $600,000 $600,000 $403,617
Projectscopingunderway.Amtrakisintheprocessofwritinganagreementtobe
submittedtoVREforreview.
Amtrak
$278,867 $278,867 $Ͳ $Ͳ
TOTALS
$2,628,867 $2,628,867 $2,350,000 $1,905,580
Completed
$306,350 $278,500 $271,476
HDR
$2,820,000
Buildingplansandsiteplanapproved.IFBforconstructionispreparedforissuance
B
inDecember.CoordinatingwithCSXregardingforceaccountagreementfor
flaggingservices.
$103,400 $94,000 $78,801
HDR
FeasibilitystudywasdistributedtostakeholdersJan2013.Commentsreceived
fromallstakeholders.Preparingfinaldraftaddressingcomments.Preparingfor
finaldesignonceVDOTprovidesapprovalofuseofGECcontract.
TOTALS
$2,820,000 $409,750 $372,500 $350,277
AECOM
$162,711 $147,919 $140,487
$7,470,000
RightofentrypermitsweresubmittedinApriltoCSX&WMATA.Waiting
approvals.
AECOM
IntheprocessofselectingoneoftheGECVItocompletethedesign.
n/a
$Ͳ $Ͳ $Ͳ $Ͳ
TOTALS
$7,470,000 $162,711 $197,860 $140,487
Dewberry
$3,420,000 $2,031,263 $1,846,603 $368,994
TOTALS
$3,420,000 $2,031,263 $1,846,603 $368,994
AwaitingFTAapprovalofCEapplicationsubmittedinAugust.30%designunder
VREreview.60%designeffortwillbeginafterCEapprovalisobtained.
ChangeOrder#1,Canopy
Roof/Gutters/Downspouts,$39,230ͲͲͲ
SubstantialCompletionandowneroccupancyinJune.Punchlistcomplete.Fairfax
ChangeOrder#2,Stringer
S
CountyPermitclosedout.Contractcloseoutunderway.
Repair/Replacement,$47,440ͲͲͲChange
Order#3,StructuralSteelRepairs/Rehab,
$45,682
$Ͳ $49,941 $Ͳ
Vista
Contracting,
Inc.
$455,950 $443,852 $437,637
$522,000
Noadditionalflaggingexpected.
Completed
Forceaccountestimateforflagginginthe
amountof$124,765.
Thechangeorderforadditionalconduitshad
beenprocessedandcompletedsuccessfully.
Thetotalamountofthechangeorderis
$17,745.00
CSXTrans.
$132,000 $124,765 $27,842
TOTALS
$522,000 $587,950 $568,617 $465,479
X7
$320,000 $320,000 $306,539 $306,539
TOTALS
$320,000 $320,000 $306,539 $306,539
CEO REPORT/ NOVEMBER 2013 15
TRACK&INFRAST
Project&Code
Gainesville
Haymarket
Expansion
Description
TaskDescription
Project
Manager
G/HExpanion
Analysis
(Feasabillity)
DevelopexpansionalternativesforVREServiceto
G/H
Christine
Hoeffner
Complete
Complete
Performmodeling,environmentalanalysisare
preliminaryengineering
Christine
Hoeffner
0%
2ndQuarter
2016
Construction
(Future)
FutureTrackConstruction
TBD
0%
TBD
StorageTrack
Construction
Construct~1,400oftracknorthofL'Enfant
Station
EricJohnson
100%
Complete
WaysidePower
Design
Designwaysidepowerforstoredtrainsets
EricJohnson
90%
4thQuarter
2013
WaysidePower
Construction
Constructionofwaysidepowerforstoredtrain
EricJohnson
sets
30%
1stQuarter
2014
AirCompressor
Procurement
Installationofaircompressorequipmentfornew
EricJohnson
storagetrackairsystem(eVA).
90%
2ndQuarter
2013
CabSignalInstal.
fromCPROtoCP
VirginiaAve.
InstallationofcabsignalsfromMPCFP110.1to
EricJohnson
MPCFP112.2.
100%
Complete
ExpansionofVREServiceto
G/HExpansionPE
Gainesville&Haymarket,
andEA
VA
Construct~1,400feetof
L'EnfantStorage StorageTrackNorthofthe
L'EnfantStationPlatform,
includingWaysidePower
Track
(Capacityof2Trainsets)
Switch&
SignalizationDesign
Spotsylvania
Station
Crossroadsto
HamiltonThird
Track
Designofstoragetrackswitchesandsignals
EricJohnson
9BͲ06Ͳ2011
90%
4thQuarter
2013
Designofthenewplatformandhead
house.
KipFoster
9FͲ06Ͳ2012&
9GͲ06Ͳ2012
100%
Complete
Constructionofthenewplatformand
headhouse.
KipFoster
9FͲ05Ͳ2013
0%
2ndQuarter
2014
ThirdTrackCivil
Design
EnvironmentalAnalysisandFinalDesign
KipFoster
100%
2ndQuarter
2013
ThirdTrackSignal
Design
Signaldesignandengineeringsupport
KipFoster
9EͲ06Ͳ2012
75%
4thQuarter
2013
Track&Signal
Construction
ConstuctionofSignals
KipFoster
9HͲ09Ͳ2013
0%
n/a
TrackWork&
Structures
ConstructionofTrack&Structures
KipFoster
9CͲ06Ͳ2013
0%
2ndQuarter
2014
DevelopmentofanewVRE
StationDesign
stationinSpotsylvania
County(StationOnly,NO
Parking)nearthe
StationConstruction
CrossroadsYard
Constructapproximately
2.5milesofthirdtrack
leadingtothenew
SpotsylvaniaStation
BoardItem
Number
%ofTotal
Task
Task
Completion
Completion Date(Est.)
Task
PLANNING&COMM
Project&Code
Description
Task
TaskDescription
CommunicationcabinetsatVREstationstobeequippedwithanairconditioning(AC)
Comm.Cabinets unitandanuninterruptiblepowersupply(UPS)unitfortemperaturecontrolandpower
redundancyandsurgefaultprotection.
Upgrade
SystemPlanning
16 CEO REPORT/ NOVEMBER 2013
Preparesystemplantocover20+yearplanninghorizon
Project
Manager
BoardItem
Number
%ofTotal
Task
Completion
Task
Completion
Date(Est.)
JohnDuque
9BͲ01Ͳ2013
90%
4thQuarter
2013
63%
4thQuarter
2013
Christine
Hoeffner
TTRUCTUREPROJECTS
Status
ChangeOrder,Budget&ScheduleChange
Notes&Updates
Vendor
FeasabillityStudyCompletedon9/28/2009
AerialSurveyDeferredtoNEPA/PE.Revised
ConsultantResponsabillityforCostEstimatingfrom
BelstartoVHB/DMJM
VHB
ContractawardawaitingexecutionofmatchAddendumbetweenVREandNSandgrantNTP.
VREsentagreementtoNSforsignatureon1/08/13.VRErequestedgrantextensionfromDRPT
2/7/13.VREalsopursuingadditionalfundingfromvariousavailablesources.
VRErequestedgrantextensionfromDRPT2/7/13.
NVTAapproved$1.5MinFY14fundsforproject.
STV/RWA
FutureConstructionRelatedtoExpansion
FundingSourcesTBD
TBD
TOTALS
TotalAdopted TotalBoard Contractual
Total
CIPBudget
Approved Commitments Expenditures
ThruFY14($)
Funds($)
ToͲDate($)
ToͲDate($)
$1,537,338 $1,397,338 $1,042,749
$4,286,414 $2,749,076 $2,499,160 $Ͳ
$Ͳ $Ͳ $Ͳ
$4,286,414 $4,286,414 $3,896,498 $1,042,749
CSXTrans.
$830,000 $706,000 $442,794
HDR
$Ͳ $50,925 $40,110
WaysidepowerconstructiontofollowPEPCO'sdesignandconstructionofelectricservice,
contingentonCSXapprovaldescribedabove.
NVE
$Ͳ $688,480 $208,390
Procurementprocesshasbeencompleted.Aircompressorsystemhasbeendeliveredandis
beingstoredatCrossroadsYard.VRE/NVEcoordinatingwithKaeserregardingconstruction
details.Kaeserinstalledphasemonitorsoncompressors.
Kaeser
Compressors,
Inc.
$Ͳ $37,531 $37,531
CSXTrans.
$1,260,000 $1,260,000 $497,744
CSXTrans.
$250,000 $225,000 $125,792
TrackComplete
n/a
PEPCOconfirmedthatservicecanbeprovidedfromVirginiaAvenue.Conduitsmustbe
attachedtoviaductwallandbridgeabutmentinordertoroutepowerfromservicetowayside SupplementtoGECVTaskOrder7intheamountof
$8,600executedinlateDecember2012.
powerequipment.WaysidePowerdesigntobecompletedafterCSXhasapprovedattaching
conduitstobridgeabutment.
$3,219,000
SignalcutovercompletedweekendofOctober24,2009.AttendedsitevisitwithDRPTandCSX
inmidJanuaryrequiredforgrantreimbursement.
Totalprojectbudget$1,260,000.VREshare
$882,000(70%).
CSXpreviouslyanticipatedcompletionoftrackandsignalmodificationdesigninMay2013.
DesignworkcontinuesasofearlyOctober.CSXhasnotprovidedestimatedcompletiondate
despiteVRE'srepeatedinquiries.
TOTALS
PermittingalmostcompletewithSpotsylvaniaCounty.
STV
ContractexecutedandCEissuedbyFHWA.NTPtobeissuedonceConstruction
AgreementinplacewithCSXandCountyacquiresland.
Hammerhead
Construction
$3,219,000 $2,340,000 $2,967,936 $1,352,361
$405,912 $369,011 $205,332
$3,422,500
TOTALS
$2,583,900 $Ͳ $Ͳ
$3,422,500 $2,989,812 $369,011 $205,332
Permittingcomplete,waitingforNTPinordertoinitiateagencyconstructionnotifications.
Designplanscirculatedforsignature.FinalRevisioncompleted.ConstructionPlansbeing
circulatedtocontractorsandotherstakeholders.
STV
$817,703 $743,366 $396,034
CSXFAcostestimatefinalizedlastmonth.Coordinationwithutilitiesandrelocationefforts
underway.WaitingforCSXConstructionAgreementexecution.SignalDesignforPhase1
complete.SignalDesignforPhase2estimatedtobecompletewithinthemonth.
CSXTrans.
$1,009,800 $917,400 $Ͳ
$32,500,000
BoardApprovedinSeptmeber2013
CSXTrans.
$20,522,611 $Ͳ $Ͳ
ContractexecutedandCEissuedbyFTA.NTPtobeissuedonceCSXConstructionAgreement
ExecutedandCountyacquiresland.
Abernathy
Construction
Corp
$8,880,073 $8,072,794 $Ͳ
TOTALS
$32,500,000 $31,230,187 $9,733,560 $396,034
M
MUNICATIONSPROJECTS
Status
ChangeOrder,Budget&ScheduleChange
Notes&Updates
Vendor
Total
Contractual
TotalAdopted TotalBoard
Approved Commitments Expenditures
CIPBudget
ToͲDate($)
ToͲDate($)
Funds($)
ThruFY14($)
AmtrakiswaitingforRioPrimetosubmitinsurancedocumentsbefore
noticetoproceedcanbeprocessed.RioPrimeispreparingthefinal
documentsforsubmission.Lastupdate10/1/2013
Changeorder01Ͳ$4,112
RioPrime
$138,150 $138,150 $142,307 $117,111
TOTALS
$138,150 $138,150 $142,307 $117,111
P.B.
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $34,470
TOTALS
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $34,470
Workisprogressingonschedule.NextmilestoneisOctober2013VREOps
Boardpresentationofdraftplanrecommendations.
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YARD
Project&Code
Description
BroadRunYard
Designandconstructionof
TrainWashand BroadRunYardtrainwash
CrossroadsYard andCrossroadsYard
warehouse.
Warehouse
Project
Manager
BoardItem
Number
%ofTotal
Task
Task
Completion
Completion Date(Est.)
Task
TaskDescription
Crossroads
WarehouseDesign
Conceptualandfinaldesignofnew
Crossroadswarehouse.
EricJohnson 10DͲ04Ͳ2012
100%
Completed
4thQuarter
2012
Crossroads
Warehouse
Construction
ConstructionofnewCrossroads
warehouse.
EricJohnson 11EͲ04Ͳ2011
100%
Completed
2ndQuarter
2013
60%
4thQuarter
2013
BroadRunTrain
WashDesign
BroadRunTrain
WashConstruction
ConceptualandfinaldesignofnewBroad
EricJohnson 9DͲ06Ͳ2012(?)
Runtrainwash.
FutureConstruction/InstallationWork
relatedtoBroadRunTrainwash
TBD
TBD
n/a
n/a
YardFall
Protection
InstallationoffallprotectionsystemsatBroadRunandCrossroadsyards
KipFoster
9CͲ01Ͳ2013
100%
3rdQuarter
2013
TieReplacement
atYards
Tiereplacementatbothyards.
KipFoster
9EͲ05Ͳ2013
100%
3rdQuarter
2013
ROLLINGST
T
Project&Code
PositiveTrain
Control(PTC)
Description
Toinsallandimplement
PositiveTrainControl(PTC)
forallVRELocomotives
NewPassenger
ToAquireEight(8)New
Railcars
RailcarsfromSumitomoto
Procurement addtotheexistingVRE
PassengerCarFleet
No.90Ͳ66Ͳ16060
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Task
TaskDescription
Project
Manager
PositiveTrain
PositiveTrainControlforalllocomotives,
asmandatedbytheRailSafety
RichDalton
ControlInstallation
ImprovementActof2008.
andInfrastructure
BoardItem
Number
Task
%ofTotal
Completion
n
Task
Completion Date(Est.)
9EͲ09Ͳ2013
0%
4thQuarter
r
2014
Oversight
OversightͲPositiveTrainControlforall
locomotives,asmandatedbytheRail
SafetyImprovementActof2008.
RichDalton
9AͲ03Ͳ2013
0%
4thQuarter
r
2014
NewRailcar
Manufacture(8
cars)
BaseOrderof8NewPassengerrailcars
RichDalton
10CͲ01Ͳ2012
15%
4thQuarter
r
2013
NewRailcars
Engineering
Oversight
Onsiteengineeringthroughwarranty
administrationunderMECVtaskorder
STVͲ0017underMECV
RichDalton
9EͲ02Ͳ2012
20%
4thQuarter
r
2013
PPROJECTS
Status
FinalpaymentissuedinearlyApril.
ChangeOrder,Budget&ScheduleChange
Notes&Updates
Vendor
STVTaskOrder#3Supplement#1for
$146,414foradditionalCrossroads
warehouseengineeringservices
STV/RWA
ContractAmendmentNo.1ͲMultiplechangeorders
increasingContractamountby$124,409andContracttime
byninedays.ContractAmendmentNo.2ͲMultiplechange
ordersincreasingContractamountby$87,774andContract
timeby173days.
60%reviewcommentsprovided.90%designeffortunderway.
$629,248 $619,334 $619,311
Trinity
Construction
$2,600,000 $2,092,364 $2,125,632
Group,Inc. $5,723,959
STV/RWA
$325,513 $283,421 $97,523
TBD
$Ͳ $Ͳ $Ͳ
TOTALS
$5,723,959 $3,554,761 $2,995,119 $2,842,466
IndustrialTurn
Around
$230,000 $169,482 $154,074 $22,337
Corporation
(ITAC)
WaitingforexecutionofProjectCloseoutFinalContractAmendment.Contract
Closeoutunderway.
TOTALS
ProjectComplete.WaitingforexecutionofProjectCloseoutFinalContract
Amendment.ContractCloseoutunderway.
TotalAdopted TotalBoard Contractual
Total
CIPBudget
Approved Commitments Expenditures
ThruFY14($)
Funds($)
ToͲDate($)
ToͲDate($)
BoardItem8FͲ10Ͳ2013increasedBoardapproved
Fundingfrom$434,533to$449,646
$230,000 $169,482 $154,074 $22,337
GWPeoples $530,000 $449,646 $395,048 $Ͳ
TOTALS
$530,000 $449,646 $395,048 $Ͳ
Total
TotalAdopted TotalBoard Contractual
Approved Commitments Expenditures
CIPBudget
ToͲDate($)
ToͲDate($)
Funds($)
ThruFY14($)
TOCKPROJECTS
T
Status
ChangeOrder,Budget&ScheduleChange
Notes&Updates
Vendor
PreparingcontractdocumentsforWRE
Authorizationtoawardasolesourcecontractto
WabtecwasapprovedbybothCommissionson10Ͳ3Ͳ
13,preparingsolesourcedocumentation
WRE
$8,821,989 $7,980,877 $550,645 $30,242
PTCImplementationoversightͲDefinitionPhaseͲ
MatrixoftaskswasreviewedandapprovedbyVRE
TaskorderissueonMarch13,2013toSTVforengineeringandoversightworkfor
forplandevelopmentandpreparationunderwayfor
implementation.MECIVTaskOrder0026
scopeofworkincludinghardwarepricingand
STV
quotes,STVisalsodevelopingbackofficeoperation
TOTALS
$8,821,989 $7,980,877 $550,645 $30,242
Manufacturingof8baseorderpassengerrailcarsplanningformanufacturingand ThecarnumbersaredesignatedasV820ͲV827;the SumitomoͲ
carsareinfinalassembly.
schedulingisunderwayͲcarbodyshellinroutetoAuroraIL
NipponSharyo
Continuingtoprovidemanufacturingandengineeringoversight
STVcontinuestoprovideoversightofthecar
constructioninIL.STVCompletedFAIforDoor
AssembliesatNaritaManufacturing,Wheelchairlift
atRicon,andHVACunitsatTransitair...Resident
inspectoractiveatRochelleoperation...
completedLeanTestingonGalleryIVcarsand
continuedrawingreviews....
$23,140,000 $21,240,000 $Ͳ
$24,614,000
STV
TOTALS
$1,474,000 $1,250,000 $610,150
$24,614,000 $24,614,000 $22,490,000 $610,150
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