Editing Springfield, Virginia (section)

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[[File:Covered walkway at Franconia-Springfield Metro Station seen from the parking garage.jpg|right|thumb|[[Franconia-Springfield (Washington Metro)|Franconia–Springfield Metro Station]]]]

Springfield is served by two major commuter rail systems that provide connectivity to Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia suburbs.

* The [[Virginia Railway Express]] (VRE) operates two stations in Springfield on its [[Fredericksburg Line]]:
** [[Backlick Road (VRE station)|Backlick Road station]] offers limited weekday service and is primarily used by local commuters from North Springfield and Ravensworth. It includes a small parking lot and sheltered platform.<ref>{{cite web|title=Backlick Road Station|url=https://www.vre.org/service/stations/backlick-road/|publisher=Virginia Railway Express|access-date=May 27, 2025}}</ref>
** [[Franconia–Springfield Station]] is a full-service regional hub shared by VRE and the Washington Metro. It includes a large parking garage, kiss-and-ride area, bus bays, and bicycle facilities.<ref>{{cite web|title=Franconia–Springfield Station|url=https://www.vre.org/service/stations/franconia-springfield/|publisher=Virginia Railway Express|access-date=May 27, 2025}}</ref>

* The [[Washington Metro]]'s [[Blue Line (Washington Metro)|Blue Line]] terminates at the [[Franconia–Springfield (Washington Metro)|Franconia–Springfield station]]. The Metro station provides access to downtown Washington, Arlington, the Pentagon, and connections to the Yellow and Orange Lines.<ref>{{cite web|title=Franconia–Springfield Metro Station|url=https://www.wmata.com/rider-guide/stations/franconia-springfield.cfm|publisher=Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority|access-date=May 27, 2025}}</ref>