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VRE running Firecracker Express trains on July 4

Riding Virginia Railway Express into Washington, D.C. is an easy way to enjoy the fireworks on the National Mall.

We rode the Firecracker Express two years ago in and out of the city for the annual fireworks show.

The ride was mostly uneventful. Some passengers on the trip home apparently had a little too much fun during the Independence Day party, so we had to watch our step to avoid a small mess on the floor.

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As you probably have heard, we are operating trains so people can go to DC and see the fireworks on July 4th. Although tickets are available on-line until Friday, June 24th, you may now contact our main office at (703) 684-1001 for more details about purchasing.

The Virginia Railway Express (VRE) will run a Firecracker Special on both the Fredericksburg and Manassas Lines to downtown Washington, DC for Fourth of July Fireworks 2016. Trains will come northbound in the afternoons and will return southbound approximately an hour after the fireworks end.
How Much?

Tickets will be sold online from June 6, 2016 to June 24, 2016 for $10.00 each person roundtrip (from any station) including all children. Tickets will be sold in our Alexandria office until July 1, 2016, 6:30pm. To purchase tickets at our office visit us at 1500 King Street, Suite 202 Alexandria, VA 22314 or call us at 703-684-1001 9am to 6:30pm any weekday until July 1, 2016 6:30pm. Tickets are non-refundable.

Tickets can be purchased on our website at:

https://vre.org/special-events/firecracker-special/

Tickets are non-refundable.

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