Broad Run station is the terminal station for the

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. It has parking for 885 cars. The station is located on a siding that leads off the 2 track main line. The siding continues to a layover yard.

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'' pass next to the station, but do not stop. The station opened in 1992 with the inauguration of the line. On March 17, 2017, the VRE Operations Board voted to expand the Broad Run station instead of an extension to Haymarket. This might include relocating the station, as well as expanding the rail yard and parking facilities. The expansion proposition had been shelved due to cost.

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Transportation in Prince William County, Virginia Virginia Railway Express stations Airport railway stations in the United States Railway stations in the United States opened in 1992 1992 establishments in Virginia Manassas Line {{Virginia-railstation-stub