Delays, no injuries after VRE train strikes garbage truck in Alexandria

By Jennifer Ortiz
October 23, 2019 | 8:53 AM

A Virginia Railway Express train was delayed after striking a garbage truck Wednesday morning in Alexandria, Virginia.

There are no reported injuries and no derailment, according to Alexandria Police.

VRE Train 328 struck the vehicle between Backlick Road and Alexandria on the 4100 block of Wheeler Avenue around 7:30 a.m.

The train is currently being inspected. As of 8:37 a.m., Train 328 was running 70 minutes late. One train is delayed two hours.

Trains were rerouted around the train at restricted speeds. There were delays south of Alexandria for Train 330.

The Alexandria Police Department is assisting VRE in the crash investigation.

Washington Manassas Airport cleared to offer commercial airline flights

By Mike Murillo
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Washington Manassas Airport, formerly known as Manassas Regional Airport, has taken a big step toward its goal of offering passenger service. The airport, which is owned by the city of Manassas, Virginia, received its FAA Part 139 Airport Operating Certificate, a designation required before commercial airlines can begin service. During a ceremony Monday, FAA Associate Administrator Dan Edwards presented a framed version of the certificate to airport leaders. Edwards said it's "extremely rare" for an existing airport that caters to private flights to clear this hurdle.

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