January 23, 2009: The News Advance "Webb, Perriello push for upgrades to Danville train station"
Submitted by VHSR on January 23, 2009 - 3:00am.
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Sen. Jim Webb, D-Va., and U.S. Rep. Tom Perriello, D-5th, wrote a joint letter to Amtrak this week requesting service assurance and station upgrades for the Danville station.
The letter asks for assurances that a new proposed line that will run between Lynchburg and Washington, D.C., won’t detract from service to and from Danville.
In addition to examining schedules, the senator and congressman urged Amtrak to establish a better physical presence in Danville, notably a Quick-Track automated ticket machine in the station. At the moment, there is no place in the city to purchase tickets or talk to an agent. In addition, they encouraged Amtrak to partner with the city to improve marketing strategies.