Sign the petition!
Save the historic Manassas Gap Railroad!
"I encourage the Commonwealth Transportation Board and Virginia’s Passenger Rail Authority to work in partnership with the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation to purchase 48.5 miles of the historic Manassas Gap Railroad, currently owned by Norfolk Southern, construct a historic multi-use trail, and preserve the existing rail infrastructure for future use."
Recent Press Releases
in support of advancing Rails-With-Trails
Click a company to read their release
Dec 9th, 2025
Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation positioned to lead Shenandoah Rail-With-Trail project under new state proposal.
"Virginia Passenger Rail Authority is responsible for promoting, sustaining and expanding the availability of passenger and commuter rail service in The Commonwealth.”
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- Slide 7, Rail-With-Trail proposal,
Office of the Secretary of Transporation
D&L Trail and Lehigh Gorge Scenic Ry. in Central PA
THE BOLD VISION
The Shenandoah Rail Corridor will be a multi-use transportation solution by which a recreational trail will be constructed within a re-activated railroad right-of-way.
It's called "Rails-WITH-Trails".
RE-IMAGINE
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Constructing a recreational trail within existing railroad right-of-way
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Revive our historic track bed and bridges to full operation
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Create a new popular form of outdoor recreation; railbiking
RE-VITALIZE
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Introducing a four-season excursion train experience
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Competitive short-line rail service in an underserved agricultural community
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Removing 4,000+ trucks from our congested Valley highways
RE-EMPOWER
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Harnessing the combined power of agriculture and tourism
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Investing in our infrastructure for tomorrow
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Preserving our Valley's rail heritage, economic future, and scenic beauty
WHO WE ARE
We are a coalition of local businesses, organizations and community groups advocating for freight rail and excursion rail service to boost jobs, revenue and tourism in the Shenandoah Valley.
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Rails-WITH-Trails Analysis
Click each image for a downloadable PDF.
"Rails With Trails Analysis"
Stone Consulting, 2024
"Track Inspection Report"
Stone Consulting, 2023
"Bridge Evaluation Report"
Stiffler McGraw, 2023
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