Amtrak says VRE wants it to run trains, rival not ready

Amtrak said Thursday that the Virginia Railway Express commuter train service has asked it to continue operating its trains for several weeks beyond its June 28 contract expiration because its replacement is not going to be ready to take over.

VRE Chairman Paul Milde said VRE has asked Amtrak for breathing room because Amtrak is interfering with the transition. He said VRE asked members of Congress to intervene, saying Amtrak is a government-subsidized entity interfering with another government-subsidized entity.