Amtrak Virginia set another ridership record during the month of April. With 129,670 passengers traveling, it was the highest ridership recorded for April since the state launched its service in 2009.
All four Amtrak Virginia corridors saw increases year-over-year during the month, with Roanoke seeing the largest increase at 11.8%. The Norfolk route carried the most passengers in April with 49,246.
With Easter falling in April this year, the spring break travel season extended through the month, adding to the increases.
April ridership on the Commonwealth’s state-supported passenger rail service was also the third-highest monthly ridership ever recorded on Amtrak Virginia, following a strong March, which is also in the top 5.
