Virginia Railway Express (VRE)
Joseph M. Swartz has an extensive background in transportation and government affairs, with experience across various roles at organizations such as Virginia Railway Express, Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation, and PRTC. Joseph M. currently holds the position of Chief Of Staff/Director of Government and Community Affairs at Virginia Railway Express. Joseph's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Public Administration and a Master of Public Administration from George Mason University.
Virginia Railway Express (VRE)
Virginia Railway Express (VRE) is Virginia’s only commuter rail system serving the Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. area since 1992. Our service reaches as far west as Manassas and as far south as Spotsylvania County running parallel to the I-95/395 and I-66 Corridors of Statewide Significance (CoSS). VRE’s two lines—the 60-mile Fredericksburg Line and the 35-mile Manassas Line—provide direct access to jobs in Alexandria, Arlington, and Washington, DC. VRE provides safe, cost-effective, accessible, reliable, convenient, and customer responsive services to its riders. VRE is jointly operated by the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission (NVTC) and the Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission (PRTC).