Virginia Railway Express

Riders, you made this year's Fourth of July unforgettable!🎆

After bringing back our Fireworks Trains for the first time in a decade, safely getting our community into the city (and back), and enjoying an incredible fireworks show together, all we can say is thank you.

A special train for a special community. Enjoy our recap, and don't forget to tag us in your memories from the day!

ATTENTION Fireworks Train riders: VRE is closely monitoring the status of the fireworks show on the National Mall. Any updates to the Fireworks Trains southbound departure time will be shared to ticketholders through Eventbrite email and to our social pages. In the meantime, heed the instructions of officials on the ground and seek temporary shelter until the threat of storms has passed!

“The safety of our guests, performers, and staff is our top priority. Due to approaching severe storms, Freedom 250, United States Secret Service, United States Park Police, National Park Service, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and all public safety partners are asking all guests to evacuate event grounds and seek temporary shelter in a nearby building. 

Available shelter locations include the Department of Commerce, Department of Education, Department of Agriculture, Internal Revenue Service, VOA Building, Thomas Jefferson Memorial, National Museum of American History, National Museum of Natural History, the African American Museum, and the Ronald Reagan Building. Please remain calm, follow the directions of law enforcement and event staff, and stay tuned to Freedom 250’s official channels for updates. 

Freedom 250 will share updates on programming and doors reopening — please stay close to our official channels for updates.” 

– Freedom 250 Spokesperson Danielle Alvarez