Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Question #1: What is included in the proposed Washington Union Station Expansion Project?

The proposed project includes reconstructing and realigning tracks and platforms, developing new passenger concourses, improving multimodal...

Helpful Links

In response to public comments and requests, the following are some helpful links of various organizations coordinating with FRA for the Washington Union Station Expansion Project:

Fall 2018 Public Engagement Events

This Fall, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and Proponents of the Washington Union Station (WUS) Expansion Project (Project Proponents) are engaging with the public and community organizations to provide more information about the WUS Expansion Project and to hear from stakeholders...

Updated Action Alternative Diagrams (November 2019)

FRA and the Project Proponents changed the way Alternatives C through E are represented. The primary purpose of the change was to more accurately represent the area where vehicular and pedestrian access, daylighting features, and visual connections could be established. This area is...

Public Meeting #4: Thursday, March 22, 2018

FRA hosted the Washington Union Station Expansion Project’s fourth Public Meeting on March 22, 2018 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Washington Union Station’s Presidential Room located in the East Hall. An informal open house format was conducted between 4:00 pm and 8:00 pm, at which...

Final Report - Guidelines for Testing of FRA Rear End Marking Devices

Public Meeting #3: October 19, 2016

FRA hosted the Washington Union Station Expansion Project’s third Public Meeting on October 19, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Washington Union Station’s Presidential Room located in the East Hall. An informal open house format was conducted between 4:00pm and 8:00pm at which...

Public Meeting #2 (Info Forum): March 30, 2016

On Wednesday, March 30, 2016, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) hosted an Informational Forum to provide the public with an opportunity to learn more about the Washington Union Station Expansion Project. These elements will inform the...

Public Meeting #1 (Project Scoping): December 7, 2015

FRA held the Public Scoping Meeting on December 7, 2015, in the Washington Union Station Presidential Room. The meeting provided project information, input on the purpose and need of the Project, concepts for alternatives that may be considered in the EIS, and the scope of the environmental...

Concept Development Report: August 2017

FRA prepared the Concept Screening Report as part of the development of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) in compliance with: