We recently learned that the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation has entered into a Letter of Intent with Norfolk Southern to purchase the rail corridor. Evidently they intend to use the $35 million allocated for the Shenandoah Rail Trail for a different project.  

Join in restating your support for the Shenandoah Rail Trail!

—Lori A. Cockrell, Front Royal Mayor

“I was disappointed to hear that there is a potential obstacle to the Shenandoah Rail Trail. There has been a great deal of time and energy spent by citizens and organizations in planning and securing support through state agencies. As I’ve stated before, access to trails not only positively impacts the local economies, but also improves the quality of life for those who live there. I am optimistic that our state legislators will see the value in considering the needs of all communities along the proposed Shenandoah Rail Trail corridor.”