Gainesville/Haymarket?
Currently, the rail line from Manassas west to Front Royal is a single, unsignaled “dark” track, unlike the dual tracks we normally operate on. Norfolk Southern, who owns the line, has indicated that investment in capacity and signal improvements will be required prior to the operation of commuter service. At least one additional track must be constructed from Manassas to Haymarket, and a modern signaling system installed, before any expansion to these areas is possible. In addition, the at-grade highway crossing at Route 29 would have to be eliminated.
