Shenandoah Rail With Trail Assessment Public Meetings Announced
Summary
VDOT Staunton District announced three public meetings in April 2026 for the Shenandoah Rail with Trail Assessment. Meetings will be held in Woodstock (April 16), Front Royal (April 23), and Timberville (April 28). The assessment examines rail asset and bridge restoration alongside adjacent trail construction on the Norfolk Southern corridor between Broadway and Front Royal. Public feedback will be collected via meetings, an online survey, and direct contact with VDOT.
What changed
VDOT announced public meetings to gather feedback on the Shenandoah Rail with Trail Assessment, which will evaluate rail asset restoration and trail construction alternatives on the Norfolk Southern-owned corridor. Three in-person meetings are scheduled across multiple localities, with additional feedback options via online survey and direct contact.
Affected parties in Rockingham and Warren Counties, Virginia, including local residents, businesses, and community organizations, are encouraged to participate in the planning process. The assessment covers a 3-phase evaluation of costs and configurations for rail bridge restoration and adjacent trail development.
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Public Meeting - Shenandoah Valley Rail With Trail Assessment, Front Royal
Meeting Staunton District Woodstock – Thursday, April 16, 5-7 p.m. Peter Muhlenberg Middle School cafeteria
1251 Susan Ave., Woodstock, VA 22664
Front Royal – Thursday, April 23, 5-7 p.m. Warren County Government Center, Board of Supervisors room
220 N Commerce Ave., Front Royal, VA 22630
Timberville – Tuesday, April 28, 5-7 p.m. Plains District Community Center, large multi-purpose room
233 McCauley Ave., Timberville, VA 22853
Public feedback is critical in understanding the public’s perspective on estimated costs and overall considerations for ‘Rail with Trail’ and ‘Rail to Trail’ alternatives. Feedback can be provided in many ways including in-person at the meetings, through a brief online survey that will be released in early April, or by contacting VDOT directly. A court reporter will be present at the meetings for oral comments. Submitted feedback has equal value whether shared at a meeting or through the online survey.
The Shenandoah Rail with Trail Assessment is being conducted in three phases and will identify the most likely configuration and costs associated with rail asset/rail bridge restoration and constructing an adjacent trail on the Norfolk Southern-owned rail corridor between the Town of Broadway in Rockingham County and the Town of Front Royal in Warren County.
More information is available at vdot.virginia.gov/ShenandoahRailWithTrail.
Download Event to Calendar Last updated: April 15, 2026
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